PANTONE 14-4003 TSX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B8B4B9

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RGB184, 180, 185

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CMYK1, 3, 0, 27

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HSL288°, 3%, 72%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 14-4003 TSX

#B9B5BA

#A7A3A8

#969197

#827C83

#706A71

#5D595F

#4B484C

#39363A

#242325

#121112

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 14-4003 TSX

#B9B5BA

#C0BDC1

#C8C5C9

#CDCACE

#D4D2D5

#DCDADC

#E3E2E4

#EBEAEB

#F0EFF0

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B8B4B9

#B6BAB5

Analogous

#B7B5BA

#B8B4B9

#BAB5B8

Triadic

#B8B4B9

#BAB9B5

#B5BAB9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Alabaster Gray	#BCB6B8	ΔE 2.01
PANTONE P 174-1 U	#B1B0B4	ΔE 2.14
PANTONE P 173-1 C	#BBB8B9	ΔE 2.49
PANTONE 4281 U	#B2B3B5	ΔE 2.55

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B8B4B9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B8B4B9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8B4B9 0%, #827C83 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
#B4B5B9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B4B5B9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B8B4B6 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 14-4003 TSX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 72%. 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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