PANTONE 404 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 404 C
#786E64
#6C645A
#5F574F
#534D46
#48433C
#3D3833
#2F2C27
#24211E
#191715
#0B0A09
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 404 C
#786E64
#887E72
#948A7F
#A29A90
#B0A9A0
#BEB8B1
#CAC5BF
#D8D4D0
#E5E3E0
#F1F0EE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#776E64
#646D78
Analogous
#786464
#776E64
#777864
Triadic
#776E64
#64786E
#6E6478
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 169-13 U | #786E64 | ΔE 0.46 | |
| PANTONE Warm Gray 10 C | #796E65 | ΔE 1.02 | |
| PANTONE 404 XGC | #756E65 | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 2329 U | #776E62 | ΔE 1.15 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #776E64;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #776E64;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #776E64 0%, #534D46 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
#716E63 (Red Blind)
#716E63 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#747064 (Green Blind)
#747064 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#7B6C6B (Blue Blind)
#7B6C6B (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 404 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 43%. 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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