PANTONE Cool Gray 1 UP
Neutral Near White
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 1 UP
#D8D5D0
#C5C1BA
#B0AAA0
#9E968A
#8B8374
#756E61
#5C564D
#45413A
#2F2C27
#161513
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 1 UP
#D8D5D0
#DCDAD5
#DFDCD8
#E3E1DE
#E8E6E3
#ECEBE9
#EFEEEC
#F3F3F1
#F8F8F7
#FAFAF9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#D7D4CF
#D0D3D8
Analogous
#D8D1D0
#D7D4CF
#D7D8D0
Triadic
#D7D4CF
#D0D8D5
#D5D0D8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 161-1-1 U | #D6D4D0 | ΔE 0.67 | |
| PANTONE 154-1-1 C | #D4D1CC | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE 165-2-1 CP | #D8D4CD | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 12-4300 TPG | #DAD7D1 | ΔE 1.16 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #D7D4CF;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #D7D4CF;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D7D4CF 0%, #9E968A 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
#D5D4CF (Red Blind)
#D5D4CF (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#D6D5CF (Green Blind)
#D6D5CF (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#D9D3D2 (Blue Blind)
#D9D3D2 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Cool Gray 1 UP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 83%. 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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