PANTONE 156-1-5 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 156-1-5 U
#756961
#6A5F58
#5F554F
#514843
#453E3A
#3A3431
#2F2A27
#24201E
#161413
#0B0A09
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 156-1-5 U
#756961
#85776F
#94877F
#A0948D
#AEA49E
#BCB3AE
#CAC3BF
#D8D3D0
#E3E0DE
#F1EFEE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#746861
#616E75
Analogous
#756164
#746861
#757261
Triadic
#746861
#617569
#696175
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Warm Gray 11 XGC | #756861 | ΔE 0.46 | |
| PANTONE 19-0808 TPG | #72665F | ΔE 0.81 | |
| PANTONE 7589 U | #736962 | ΔE 0.93 | |
| PANTONE 7533 UP | #726961 | ΔE 1.40 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #746861;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #746861;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #746861 0%, #514843 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#6B6961 (Red Blind)
#6B6961 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6E6B61 (Green Blind)
#6E6B61 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#786666 (Blue Blind)
#786666 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 156-1-5 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 42%. 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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