PANTONE 14-4002 TCX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#CAC5C2

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RGB202, 197, 194

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CMYK0, 2, 4, 21

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HSL23°, 7%, 78%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 14-4002 TCX

#CBC6C3

#B8B1AD

#A59D97

#948A84

#80766F

#6A625C

#554E4A

#3F3A37

#2C2826

#161413

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 14-4002 TCX

#CBC6C3

#D0CBC8

#D4D0CE

#DBD8D6

#E0DDDC

#E5E2E1

#EAE8E6

#EEEDEC

#F6F5F4

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#CAC5C2

#C3C8CB

Analogous

#CBC3C4

#CAC5C2

#CBCAC3

Triadic

#CAC5C2

#C3CBC6

#C6C3CB

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-4002 TPG	#CBC6C4	ΔE 0.65
PANTONE 13-3700 TSX	#C8C3C1	ΔE 0.87
PANTONE Temple Gray	#C9C3C1	ΔE 0.88
PANTONE 157-1-1 U	#C8C3BE	ΔE 1.30

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #CAC5C2;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #CAC5C2;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC5C2 0%, #948A84 100%);

}

Accessibility (WCAG)

Contrast on White Text

AA FAIL

Contrast on Black Text

AA PASSAAA PASS

Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.

Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia
#C6C5C2 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#C8C6C2 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#CCC4C4 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 14-4002 TCX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 78%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.

This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.

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