PANTONE 438 CP
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 438 CP
#564848
#4E4141
#453A3A
#3D3333
#352C2C
#2C2525
#211C1C
#191515
#110E0E
#080707
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 438 CP
#564848
#6A5858
#7D6868
#907A7A
#A08D8D
#B0A0A0
#BEB1B1
#CEC5C5
#DFD8D8
#EFECEC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#564848
#485656
Analogous
#56484F
#564848
#564F48
Triadic
#564848
#485648
#484856
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 438 XGC | #584A4B | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE 8601 | #514746 | ΔE 2.10 | |
| PANTONE 19-1619 TPG | #534548 | ΔE 2.21 | |
| PANTONE P 78-16 U | #5B494B | ΔE 2.28 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #564848;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #564848;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #564848 0%, #3D3333 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#4A4A48 (Red Blind)
#4A4A48 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#4D4C48 (Green Blind)
#4D4C48 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#5A4748 (Blue Blind)
#5A4748 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 438 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 31%. 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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