PANTONE 421 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B7B9B9

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RGB183, 185, 185

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CMYK1, 0, 0, 27

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HSL180°, 1%, 72%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 421 CP

#B7B8B8

#A5A7A7

#939595

#7E8181

#6D6F6F

#5B5D5D

#494B4B

#383939

#232424

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 421 CP

#B7B8B8

#BFC0C0

#C6C7C7

#CBCDCD

#D3D4D4

#DBDCDC

#E3E3E3

#EAEBEB

#F0F0F0

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B7B9B9

#B8B7B7

Analogous

#B7B8B8

#B7B9B9

#B7B8B8

Triadic

#B7B9B9

#B8B7B8

#B8B8B7

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U	#B8B9BA	ΔE 0.64
PANTONE Monsoon Mist	#B6B9B8	ΔE 0.64
PANTONE 10103 C	#B6B9BA	ΔE 0.68
PANTONE PQ-10103C	#B9BBBB	ΔE 0.73

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B7B9B9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B7B9B9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B7B9B9 0%, #7E8181 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
#B9B9B9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B8B8B9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B6B9B9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 421 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 72%. 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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