PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP
#ACADAF
#9A9B9E
#87898C
#787A7D
#66686B
#555658
#434446
#323334
#232324
#111212
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP
#ACADAF
#B4B5B7
#BBBCBE
#C6C7C8
#CECED0
#D5D6D7
#DDDEDF
#E5E5E6
#EFF0F0
#F7F7F8
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#ADAEB0
#AFAEAC
Analogous
#ACAEAF
#ADAEB0
#ACACAF
Triadic
#ADAEB0
#AFACAD
#ADAFAC
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE PQ-10104C | #ADB0B1 | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE PQ-10105C | #AAADAE | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE Cool Gray 5 UP | #AEAEAE | ΔE 1.16 | |
| PANTONE 4281 UP | #B0B1B2 | ΔE 1.21 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #ADAEB0;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #ADAEB0;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADAEB0 0%, #787A7D 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
#ADAEB0 (Red Blind)
#ADAEB0 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#ADAEB0 (Green Blind)
#ADAEB0 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#ACAEAF (Blue Blind)
#ACAEAF (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 68%. 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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