PANTONE 553 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 553 U
#57665B
#4D5B51
#46534A
#3D4840
#343D36
#2D342F
#232925
#1A1E1B
#101311
#090B0A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 553 U
#57665B
#65766A
#758A7B
#86988B
#96A69A
#AAB6AD
#BAC4BD
#CBD2CD
#DBE1DD
#EEF1EF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#58675C
#665762
Analogous
#5A6657
#58675C
#576662
Triadic
#58675C
#5B5766
#665B57
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4199 C | #59695C | ΔE 1.39 | |
| PANTONE Duck Green | #53665C | ΔE 1.90 | |
| PANTONE 17-6009 TPX | #5B6C61 | ΔE 2.04 | |
| PANTONE 553 UP | #576A5D | ΔE 2.13 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #58675C;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #58675C;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #58675C 0%, #3D4840 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
#67645B (Red Blind)
#67645B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#64625D (Green Blind)
#64625D (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#566764 (Blue Blind)
#566764 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 553 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 37%. 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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