PANTONE Cool Gray 11 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 11 U
#787D82
#6C7175
#5F6467
#53575A
#474A4D
#3D4042
#313335
#252628
#181A1B
#0C0D0D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 11 U
#787D82
#858A8E
#92979B
#A0A4A7
#ADB0B3
#BDC0C2
#CACCCE
#D7D9DA
#E4E6E7
#F2F2F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#787D81
#827C78
Analogous
#788281
#787D81
#787882
Triadic
#787D81
#82787D
#7D8278
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 173-7 C | #797C81 | ΔE 0.98 | |
| PANTONE 164-2-6 U | #7A7F84 | ΔE 0.99 | |
| PANTONE 425 U | #787D7F | ΔE 1.14 | |
| PANTONE 424 CP | #757A7E | ΔE 1.18 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #787D81;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #787D81;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #787D81 0%, #53575A 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#7B7D81 (Red Blind)
#7B7D81 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#7A7C81 (Green Blind)
#7A7C81 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#767E7E (Blue Blind)
#767E7E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 49%. 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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