PANTONE Cool Gray 2 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 2 U
#C9C9C9
#B5B5B5
#A1A1A1
#8C8C8C
#787878
#666666
#525252
#3D3D3D
#292929
#141414
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 2 U
#C9C9C9
#CFCFCF
#D4D4D4
#D9D9D9
#DEDEDE
#E6E6E6
#EBEBEB
#F0F0F0
#F5F5F5
#FAFAFA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C9C9C9
#C9C9C9
Analogous
#C9C9C9
#C9C9C9
#C9C9C9
Triadic
#C9C9C9
#C9C9C9
#C9C9C9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 13-4104 TPG | #C9C9C8 | ΔE 0.52 | |
| PANTONE 14-4002 TPX | #C6C6C6 | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE Cool Gray 3 C | #C8C9C7 | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE 13-4201 TPG | #C8C9CB | ΔE 1.13 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C9C9C9;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C9C9C9;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C9C9 0%, #8C8C8C 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
#C9C9C9 (Red Blind)
#C9C9C9 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C9C9C9 (Green Blind)
#C9C9C9 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#C9C9C9 (Blue Blind)
#C9C9C9 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 79%. 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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