PANTONE 4281 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B2B3B5

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RGB178, 179, 181

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CMYK2, 1, 0, 29

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HSL220°, 2%, 70%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4281 U

#B1B2B4

#9FA0A3

#8D8E91

#7A7C7F

#696A6D

#57595B

#464749

#343537

#232324

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4281 U

#B1B2B4

#B9BABC

#C1C1C3

#C8C9CB

#D0D1D2

#D8D8DA

#E0E0E1

#E8E8E9

#EFF0F0

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B2B3B5

#B4B3B1

Analogous

#B1B4B4

#B2B3B5

#B1B1B4

Triadic

#B2B3B5

#B4B1B2

#B2B4B1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 4281 UP	#B0B1B2	ΔE 0.93
PANTONE Harbor Mist	#AFB1B4	ΔE 1.05
PANTONE 14-4202 TCX	#AFB2B5	ΔE 1.09
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C	#B1B3B3	ΔE 1.11

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B2B3B5;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B2B3B5;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2B3B5 0%, #7A7C7F 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
#B2B3B5 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B2B3B5 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B1B3B4 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 4281 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 70%. 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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