PANTONE 18-4017 TCX
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 18-4017 TCX
#77797E
#6A6C71
#5E6064
#545659
#48494C
#3B3C3F
#2F3032
#232325
#19191A
#0C0D0D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 18-4017 TCX
#77797E
#84868B
#919397
#A0A2A6
#AEAFB2
#BBBCBF
#C8C9CB
#D5D6D7
#E5E5E6
#F2F2F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#787A7F
#7E7C77
Analogous
#777C7E
#787A7F
#78777E
Triadic
#787A7F
#7E7779
#797E77
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Cool Gray 9 CP | #777A7E | ΔE 0.69 | |
| PANTONE P 173-7 C | #797C81 | ΔE 0.81 | |
| PANTONE Night Owl | #79797F | ΔE 0.99 | |
| PANTONE P 173-8 C | #76777C | ΔE 1.17 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #787A7F;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #787A7F;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #787A7F 0%, #545659 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#797A7F (Red Blind)
#797A7F (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#787A7F (Green Blind)
#787A7F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#777B7C (Blue Blind)
#777B7C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 18-4017 TCX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 48%. 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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