PANTONE Cool Gray 1 CP

Pale Light Near White

Technical Values

HEX#DCDDDB

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RGB220, 221, 219

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CMYK0, 0, 1, 13

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HSL90°, 3%, 86%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 1 CP

#DBDCDA

#C4C6C3

#B0B2AE

#999C96

#858881

#6E716A

#575954

#424440

#2B2D2A

#171816

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 1 CP

#DBDCDA

#DEDFDD

#E3E4E2

#E6E6E5

#EBEBEA

#EDEEED

#F0F0EF

#F5F5F4

#F7F8F7

#FCFDFC

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#DCDDDB

#DBDADC

Analogous

#DCDCDA

#DCDDDB

#DADCDA

Triadic

#DCDDDB

#DADBDC

#DCDADB

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 162-2-1 C	#DEDDDB	ΔE 0.76
PANTONE P 179-2 U	#DEE0DE	ΔE 1.05
PANTONE 163-2-1 CP	#D9DAD8	ΔE 1.06
PANTONE P 179-2 C	#DDDDDD	ΔE 1.07

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #DCDDDB;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #DCDDDB;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCDDDB 0%, #999C96 100%);

}

Accessibility (WCAG)

Contrast on White Text

AA FAIL

Contrast on Black Text

AA PASSAAA PASS

Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.

Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia
#DDDDDB (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#DDDDDB (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#DCDDDC (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 1 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 86%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.

This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.

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