PANTONE Cool Gray 6 UP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A1A4A3

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RGB161, 164, 163

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CMYK2, 0, 1, 36

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HSL160°, 2%, 64%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 6 UP

#A1A5A4

#929695

#808583

#707574

#5F6362

#505352

#414443

#2F3131

#202221

#0F100F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 6 UP

#A1A5A4

#ACAFAE

#B4B7B6

#BEC1C0

#C6C8C7

#D0D2D1

#DBDCDC

#E2E4E3

#EDEEED

#F5F5F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A1A4A3

#A5A1A3

Analogous

#A1A5A2

#A1A4A3

#A1A4A5

Triadic

#A1A4A3

#A4A1A5

#A5A4A1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 422 XGC	#9FA4A3	ΔE 0.80
PANTONE 422 C	#9EA2A2	ΔE 1.06
PANTONE Silver	#A2A2A1	ΔE 1.28
PANTONE P 175-4 C	#A3A7A4	ΔE 1.50

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A1A4A3;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A1A4A3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A1A4A3 0%, #707574 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
#A4A4A3 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A3A3A3 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A0A4A4 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 6 UP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 64%. 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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