PANTONE 72-3-6 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 72-3-6 U
#4E535A
#474C52
#3E4247
#373A3F
#2F3237
#282B2E
#1F2123
#18191B
#111213
#070808
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 72-3-6 U
#4E535A
#5F656D
#6D747E
#7F8690
#9298A0
#A5AAB1
#B5B9BF
#C8CBD0
#DCDDE0
#ECEDEE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#4E535A
#5A554E
Analogous
#4E595A
#4E535A
#4F4E5A
Triadic
#4E535A
#5A4E53
#535A4E
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Turbulence | #4E545B | ΔE 0.54 | |
| PANTONE 19-3910 TPX | #50555B | ΔE 1.03 | |
| PANTONE 7547 U | #4D535C | ΔE 1.31 | |
| PANTONE Black 6 UP | #50555E | ΔE 1.50 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #4E535A;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #4E535A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E535A 0%, #373A3F 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
#51535A (Red Blind)
#51535A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#50525A (Green Blind)
#50525A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#4B5455 (Blue Blind)
#4B5455 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 72-3-6 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 33%. 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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