PANTONE 421 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B2B4B2

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RGB178, 180, 178

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CMYK1, 0, 1, 29

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HSL120°, 1%, 70%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 421 C

#B2B3B2

#A0A2A0

#8E908E

#7C7E7C

#6A6C6A

#585A58

#474847

#353635

#232423

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 421 C

#B2B3B2

#B9BBB9

#C1C2C1

#C9CAC9

#D1D2D1

#D8D9D8

#E0E1E0

#E8E8E8

#F0F0F0

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B2B4B2

#B3B2B3

Analogous

#B3B3B2

#B2B4B2

#B2B3B3

Triadic

#B2B4B2

#B2B2B3

#B3B2B2

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C	#B1B3B3	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 CP	#B4B3B1	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 XGC	#AFB1B0	ΔE 1.21
PANTONE 421 XGC	#B3B7B4	ΔE 1.29

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B2B4B2;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B2B4B2;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2B4B2 0%, #7C7E7C 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
#B4B4B2 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B4B3B2 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B2B4B3 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 421 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 70%. 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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