PANTONE 423 UP
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 423 UP
#979B98
#878C89
#787D79
#696D6A
#5A5E5B
#4B4E4C
#3C3E3D
#2D2F2D
#1E1F1E
#0F100F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 423 UP
#979B98
#A1A5A2
#ACAFAD
#B6B9B7
#C1C3C1
#CBCDCB
#D5D7D6
#E0E1E0
#EAEBEA
#F5F5F5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#989C99
#9B979A
Analogous
#989B97
#989C99
#979B9A
Triadic
#989C99
#98979B
#9B9897
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-4402 TPX | #9A9C99 | ΔE 0.81 | |
| PANTONE 16-4702 TCX | #979A98 | ΔE 0.92 | |
| PANTONE Limestone | #989A98 | ΔE 1.09 | |
| PANTONE 14-5002 TPX | #999C9B | ΔE 1.14 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #989C99;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #989C99;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #989C99 0%, #696D6A 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
#9C9B99 (Red Blind)
#9C9B99 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#9B9B99 (Green Blind)
#9B9B99 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#989C9B (Blue Blind)
#989C9B (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 423 UP 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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