PANTONE 14-5002 TPX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#999C9B

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RGB153, 156, 155

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CMYK2, 0, 1, 39

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HSL160°, 1%, 61%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 14-5002 TPX

#9B9D9C

#8B8D8D

#7C7E7D

#6D6F6E

#5D5F5F

#4E504F

#3D3E3D

#2D2E2E

#1E1F1F

#0F0F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 14-5002 TPX

#9B9D9C

#A5A7A6

#AFB1B0

#B9BBBA

#C4C5C5

#CECFCF

#D6D7D6

#E0E1E1

#EAEBEB

#F5F5F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#999C9B

#9D9B9B

Analogous

#9B9D9B

#999C9B

#9B9C9D

Triadic

#999C9B

#9C9B9D

#9D9C9B

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 16-4702 TPG	#9C9E9D	ΔE 0.93
PANTONE 16-4702 TCX	#979A98	ΔE 0.95
PANTONE Limestone	#989A98	ΔE 0.99
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 UP	#9C9E9E	ΔE 1.08

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #999C9B;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #999C9B;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #999C9B 0%, #6D6F6E 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
#9C9C9B (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9B9B9B (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#989C9C (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 14-5002 TPX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 61%. 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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