PANTONE 18-0516 TCX
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 18-0516 TCX
#6A665C
#5F5C53
#55514A
#4A4740
#3F3C37
#37352F
#2C2A26
#21201C
#161513
#0B0B09
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 18-0516 TCX
#6A665C
#7B766B
#8B8679
#99958A
#A7A49A
#B8B5AD
#C6C4BE
#D4D2CE
#E3E1DE
#F1F0EF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#6B675D
#5C606A
Analogous
#6A605C
#6B675D
#676A5C
Triadic
#6B675D
#5C6A66
#665C6A
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Smokey Olive | #6A685D | ΔE 1.03 | |
| PANTONE 19-0510 TPG | #69645A | ΔE 1.22 | |
| PANTONE P 178-12 U | #6C6860 | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE 18-0517 TPG | #6B6960 | ΔE 1.30 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #6B675D;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #6B675D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B675D 0%, #4A4740 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
#6A665C (Red Blind)
#6A665C (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6B685D (Green Blind)
#6B685D (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#6E6564 (Blue Blind)
#6E6564 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 18-0516 TCX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 39%. 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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