PANTONE 421 XGC

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B3B7B4

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RGB179, 183, 180

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CMYK2, 0, 2, 28

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HSL135°, 3%, 71%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 421 XGC

#B3B7B4

#A0A6A2

#8E9590

#7C837E

#6A716C

#595F5A

#454A46

#343735

#232523

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 421 XGC

#B3B7B4

#BBBFBC

#C3C6C3

#CACECB

#D2D5D3

#DADCDB

#DFE1E0

#E7E9E8

#EFF0EF

#F7F8F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B3B7B4

#B7B3B6

Analogous

#B4B7B3

#B3B7B4

#B3B7B6

Triadic

#B3B7B4

#B4B3B7

#B7B4B3

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 7537 U	#B2B7B6	ΔE 1.15
PANTONE 15-4003 TCX	#B5BAB6	ΔE 1.18
PANTONE 421 C	#B2B4B2	ΔE 1.29
PANTONE Monsoon Mist	#B6B9B8	ΔE 1.40

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B3B7B4;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B3B7B4;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3B7B4 0%, #7C837E 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
#B7B6B4 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B6B6B4 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B3B7B6 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 421 XGC is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 71%. 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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