PANTONE Cool Gray 5 XGC

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#AFB1B0

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RGB175, 177, 176

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CMYK1, 0, 1, 31

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HSL150°, 1%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 5 XGC

#AFB1B0

#9D9F9E

#8B8D8C

#797C7A

#686A69

#585A59

#474847

#353636

#232424

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 5 XGC

#AFB1B0

#B7B8B8

#BFC0BF

#C6C7C7

#CECFCF

#D8D9D9

#E0E1E0

#E8E8E8

#F0F0F0

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#AFB1B0

#B1AFB0

Analogous

#AFB1AF

#AFB1B0

#AFB1B1

Triadic

#AFB1B0

#B0AFB1

#B1B0AF

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C	#B1B3B3	ΔE 0.93
PANTONE 4281 UP	#B0B1B2	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE P 179-5 U	#B1B0AF	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE Mirage Gray	#ABAFAE	ΔE 1.19

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #AFB1B0;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #AFB1B0;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AFB1B0 0%, #797C7A 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
#B1B1B0 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B0B0B0 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#AFB1B1 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 5 XGC is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 69%. 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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