PANTONE 4231 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4231 U
#6F6B67
#65615D
#5A5753
#4D4A47
#42403D
#383633
#2D2B2A
#222120
#151414
#0B0A0A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4231 U
#6F6B67
#7F7A76
#8E8A85
#9B9692
#A9A6A2
#B8B5B2
#C7C4C2
#D5D4D2
#E2E0DF
#F0F0EF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#6E6A66
#676B6F
Analogous
#6F6767
#6E6A66
#6F6F67
Triadic
#6E6A66
#676F6B
#6B676F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4230 U | #6E6A67 | ΔE 0.58 | |
| PANTONE 18-4403 TSX | #6B6864 | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE 10395 C | #6C6A67 | ΔE 1.10 | |
| PANTONE 165-1-2 U | #6C6763 | ΔE 1.21 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #6E6A66;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #6E6A66;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6E6A66 0%, #4D4A47 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#6B6A66 (Red Blind)
#6B6A66 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6C6B66 (Green Blind)
#6C6B66 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#706969 (Blue Blind)
#706969 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 4231 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 42%. 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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