PANTONE 4226 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4226 U
#908A7A
#837E6D
#757061
#646054
#565348
#48453C
#3A3831
#2C2B25
#1C1B17
#0E0D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4226 U
#908A7A
#9B9787
#A7A395
#B0ACA0
#BCB9AE
#C7C5BC
#D3D1CA
#DFDDD8
#E8E7E3
#F3F3F1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8E8979
#7A7F90
Analogous
#907F7A
#8E8979
#8A907A
Triadic
#8E8979
#7A908A
#8A7A90
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4226 UP | #8D897B | ΔE 1.23 | |
| PANTONE 7497 U | #8B8677 | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE 17-0610 TPG | #8D8B7B | ΔE 1.38 | |
| PANTONE 152-2-3 U | #8D8675 | ΔE 1.49 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8E8979;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8E8979;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E8979 0%, #646054 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#8D8878 (Red Blind)
#8D8878 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8E8A79 (Green Blind)
#8E8A79 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#928684 (Blue Blind)
#928684 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 4226 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 52%. 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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