PANTONE 8462 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 8462 C
#7F717B
#72656E
#675B64
#594F57
#4C4349
#413A3F
#332E32
#262225
#181618
#0E0C0D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 8462 C
#7F717B
#8C7D88
#9A8D97
#A69BA3
#B2A9B0
#C1B9BF
#CDC6CB
#D9D4D7
#E5E1E4
#F3F1F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#7F707B
#717F74
Analogous
#7C717F
#7F707B
#7F7174
Triadic
#7F707B
#7B7F71
#717B7F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE PQ-8462C | #81727D | ΔE 0.80 | |
| PANTONE 437 CP | #7D6E77 | ΔE 1.41 | |
| PANTONE 4111 U | #836F7A | ΔE 2.16 | |
| PANTONE 4111 UP | #826F78 | ΔE 2.19 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #7F707B;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #7F707B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F707B 0%, #594F57 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#70737C (Red Blind)
#70737C (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#73757A (Green Blind)
#73757A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#817073 (Blue Blind)
#817073 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 8462 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 47%. 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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