PANTONE 8422
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 8422
#766F6F
#6C6565
#5F5959
#514D4D
#474343
#3C3939
#2F2D2D
#252323
#181616
#0B0A0A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 8422
#766F6F
#867E7E
#928B8B
#A19B9B
#ADA8A8
#BCB8B8
#C9C5C5
#D7D5D5
#E4E2E2
#F3F2F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#756E6E
#6F7676
Analogous
#766F73
#756E6E
#76736F
Triadic
#756E6E
#6F766F
#6F6F76
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4291 C | #746E6E | ΔE 0.44 | |
| PANTONE Pyrite | #766E6E | ΔE 0.44 | |
| PANTONE 158-1-4 U | #746E6C | ΔE 1.20 | |
| PANTONE PQ-10384C | #766D6F | ΔE 1.38 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #756E6E;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #756E6E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #756E6E 0%, #514D4D 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
#6F6F6E (Red Blind)
#6F6F6E (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#71706E (Green Blind)
#71706E (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#776D6E (Blue Blind)
#776D6E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 8422 is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 45%. 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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