PANTONE Cool Gray 3 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#CAC9C7

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RGB202, 201, 199

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CMYK0, 0, 1, 21

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HSL40°, 3%, 79%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 3 CP

#CBCAC8

#B7B6B3

#A3A29E

#908D89

#7B7974

#696763

#54524F

#3F3E3B

#2A2928

#151514

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 3 CP

#CBCAC8

#D0CFCD

#D5D4D2

#DAD9D8

#DFDEDD

#E6E6E5

#EBEBEA

#F0F0EF

#F5F5F4

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#CAC9C7

#C8C9CB

Analogous

#CBC8C8

#CAC9C7

#CBCBC8

Triadic

#CAC9C7

#C8CBCA

#CAC8CB

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 13-4504 TSX	#C9C8C6	ΔE 0.36
PANTONE 13-4104 TPG	#C9C9C8	ΔE 0.67
PANTONE Cool Gray 3 C	#C8C9C7	ΔE 0.78
PANTONE 2330 UP	#CDCCCA	ΔE 1.08

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #CAC9C7;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #CAC9C7;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAC9C7 0%, #908D89 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
#CAC9C7 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#CAC9C7 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#CBC9C8 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 3 CP 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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