PANTONE Cool Gray 5 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B4B3B1

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RGB180, 179, 177

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CMYK0, 1, 2, 29

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HSL40°, 2%, 70%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 5 CP

#B4B3B1

#A3A19F

#91908D

#7F7E7A

#6D6C69

#5B5A57

#494846

#373634

#242423

#121211

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 5 CP

#B4B3B1

#BCBBB9

#C3C2C1

#CBCAC8

#D2D1D0

#DAD9D8

#E1E1E0

#E9E8E8

#F0F0EF

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B4B3B1

#B1B2B4

Analogous

#B4B1B1

#B4B3B1

#B4B4B1

Triadic

#B4B3B1

#B1B4B3

#B3B1B4

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-4703 TSX	#B4B3B0	ΔE 0.53
PANTONE 20-0003 TPM	#B1B0AE	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE 421 C	#B2B4B2	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE P 179-5 U	#B1B0AF	ΔE 1.21

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B4B3B1;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B4B3B1;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B4B3B1 0%, #7F7E7A 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
#B4B3B1 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B4B3B1 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B5B3B2 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 5 CP 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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