PANTONE 20-0003 TPM

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1B0AE

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RGB177, 176, 174

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CMYK0, 1, 2, 31

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HSL40°, 2%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 20-0003 TPM

#B2B0AE

#A09F9C

#8F8D8A

#7D7B78

#6B6966

#5B5A57

#494846

#373634

#242423

#121211

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 20-0003 TPM

#B2B0AE

#B9B8B6

#C1C0BE

#C8C7C6

#D0CFCE

#DAD9D8

#E1E1E0

#E9E8E8

#F0F0EF

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1B0AE

#AEAFB2

Analogous

#B2AFAE

#B1B0AE

#B1B2AE

Triadic

#B1B0AE

#AEB2B0

#B0AEB2

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE P 179-5 U	#B1B0AF	ΔE 0.53
PANTONE 2331 UP	#AFAEAC	ΔE 0.74
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 CP	#B4B3B1	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE 14-4703 TSX	#B4B3B0	ΔE 1.21

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1B0AE;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1B0AE;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1B0AE 0%, #7D7B78 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
#B1B0AE (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B1B0AE (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B2B0AF (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 20-0003 TPM is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 69%. 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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