PANTONE 15-4003 TCX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B5BAB6

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RGB181, 186, 182

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CMYK3, 0, 2, 27

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HSL132°, 3%, 72%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 15-4003 TCX

#B5BAB6

#A3A8A4

#919792

#7C837D

#6A716C

#595F5A

#484C49

#363A37

#232523

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 15-4003 TCX

#B5BAB6

#BDC1BE

#C5C9C6

#CACECB

#D2D5D3

#DADCDB

#E2E4E2

#EAEBEA

#EFF0EF

#F7F8F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B5BAB6

#BAB5B9

Analogous

#B7BAB5

#B5BAB6

#B5BAB8

Triadic

#B5BAB6

#B6B5BA

#BAB6B5

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 10449 C	#B6BAB5	ΔE 0.68
PANTONE 421 XGC	#B3B7B4	ΔE 1.18
PANTONE 15-4003 TPG	#B0B8B4	ΔE 1.51
PANTONE 15-4003 TPX	#B2BBB7	ΔE 1.52

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B5BAB6;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B5BAB6;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5BAB6 0%, #7C837D 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
#BAB9B6 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B9B8B6 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B4BAB9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 15-4003 TCX 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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