PANTONE 2358 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1A9AF

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RGB177, 169, 175

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CMYK0, 5, 1, 31

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HSL315°, 5%, 68%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2358 CP

#B1A9AF

#A1979E

#90848D

#81747D

#6E636B

#5B5259

#484147

#363034

#252225

#131112

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2358 CP

#B1A9AF

#B9B1B7

#C0B9BE

#CAC4C8

#D1CCD0

#D8D4D7

#E0DCDF

#E7E4E6

#F0EFF0

#F8F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1A9AF

#A9B1AB

Analogous

#AFA9B1

#B1A9AF

#B1A9AB

Triadic

#B1A9AF

#AFB1A9

#A9AFB1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 435 U	#B2A9AD	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE 14-3906 TPG	#B4ADB3	ΔE 1.45
PANTONE Raindrops	#B1AAB3	ΔE 1.72
PANTONE 15-3802 TPX	#B4A8AD	ΔE 1.72

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1A9AF;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1A9AF;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1A9AF 0%, #81747D 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
#A9ABAF (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#ABACAF (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B2A9AB (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 2358 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 68%. 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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