PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1B3B3

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RGB177, 179, 179

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CMYK1, 0, 0, 30

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HSL180°, 1%, 70%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C

#B2B3B3

#A0A2A2

#8E9090

#7C7E7E

#6A6C6C

#585A5A

#474848

#353636

#232424

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C

#B2B3B3

#B9BBBB

#C1C2C2

#C9CACA

#D1D2D2

#D8D9D9

#E0E1E1

#E8E8E8

#F0F0F0

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1B3B3

#B3B2B2

Analogous

#B2B3B3

#B1B3B3

#B2B3B3

Triadic

#B1B3B3

#B3B2B3

#B3B3B2

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 4281 UP	#B0B1B2	ΔE 0.90
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 XGC	#AFB1B0	ΔE 0.93
PANTONE 421 U	#B0B4B5	ΔE 0.99
PANTONE 421 C	#B2B4B2	ΔE 1.11

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1B3B3;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1B3B3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1B3B3 0%, #7C7E7E 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
#B3B3B3 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B2B2B3 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B0B3B3 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 70%. 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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