PANTONE 10388 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 10388 C
#8A9093
#7A8185
#6E7477
#5F6467
#53575A
#45484A
#36393A
#2A2C2D
#1B1C1D
#0F0F10
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 10388 C
#8A9093
#959A9D
#A2A6A9
#ADB1B3
#BABDBF
#C5C7C9
#CFD1D3
#DDDEDF
#E7E8E9
#F4F5F5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#898F93
#938E8A
Analogous
#8A9392
#898F93
#8A8B93
Triadic
#898F93
#938A90
#90938A
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE PQ-10388C | #8C9093 | ΔE 1.12 | |
| PANTONE Cool Gray 9 U | #878C90 | ΔE 1.14 | |
| PANTONE 17-5102 TPG | #8B9092 | ΔE 1.27 | |
| PANTONE 877 C | #8D9194 | ΔE 1.35 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #898F93;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #898F93;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #898F93 0%, #5F6467 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#8D8F93 (Red Blind)
#8D8F93 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8C8E93 (Green Blind)
#8C8E93 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#879090 (Blue Blind)
#879090 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 10388 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 56%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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