PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B8B9BA

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RGB184, 185, 186

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CMYK1, 1, 0, 27

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HSL210°, 1%, 73%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U

#B9BABB

#A7A8A9

#939495

#818283

#6F7071

#5D5E5F

#494A4B

#383839

#262627

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U

#B9BABB

#C1C2C2

#C6C7C7

#CECFCF

#D6D6D7

#DEDEDE

#E3E3E3

#EAEBEB

#F2F2F2

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B8B9BA

#BBBAB9

Analogous

#B9BBBB

#B8B9BA

#B9B9BB

Triadic

#B8B9BA

#BBB9BA

#BABBB9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 421 CP	#B7B9B9	ΔE 0.64
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 CP	#B9B9B9	ΔE 0.68
PANTONE 10103 C	#B6B9BA	ΔE 0.78
PANTONE PQ-10103C	#B9BBBB	ΔE 0.89

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B8B9BA;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B8B9BA;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8B9BA 0%, #818283 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
#B9B9BA (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B8B9BA (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B8B9B9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 73%. 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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