PANTONE 4178 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4178 U
#9BA290
#8D947F
#7D856F
#6E7561
#5E6454
#4E5346
#3F4338
#2F322A
#1F211C
#10110E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4178 U
#9BA290
#A5AB9B
#AFB5A6
#B9BEB1
#C3C7BC
#CDD1C7
#D7DAD3
#E1E3DE
#EBECE9
#F5F6F4
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#9CA390
#9790A2
Analogous
#A2A090
#9CA390
#92A290
Triadic
#9CA390
#909BA2
#A2909B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4178 UP | #969E8D | ΔE 2.24 | |
| PANTONE 4219 C | #A4AA96 | ΔE 2.76 | |
| PANTONE 16-0213 TPG | #9B9E88 | ΔE 2.92 | |
| PANTONE 4180 UP | #929C88 | ΔE 3.20 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #9CA390;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #9CA390;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9CA390 0%, #6E7561 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
#A6A08F (Red Blind)
#A6A08F (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A5A091 (Green Blind)
#A5A091 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#9EA19D (Blue Blind)
#9EA19D (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 4178 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 60%. 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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