PANTONE Cool Gray 6 XGC

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A6A9A8

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RGB166, 169, 168

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CMYK2, 0, 1, 34

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HSL160°, 2%, 66%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cool Gray 6 XGC

#A7AAA9

#949997

#858A88

#737876

#646867

#525655

#414443

#323433

#202221

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cool Gray 6 XGC

#A7AAA9

#AEB2B0

#B9BCBB

#C1C3C2

#CBCDCC

#D3D5D4

#DBDCDC

#E5E6E6

#EDEEED

#F7F8F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A6A9A8

#AAA7A8

Analogous

#A7AAA7

#A6A9A8

#A7A9AA

Triadic

#A6A9A8

#A9A7AA

#AAA9A7

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 4275 UP	#A6A9AA	ΔE 1.07
PANTONE 164-2-3 CP	#A9ACAB	ΔE 1.12
PANTONE 422 UP	#A4AAA8	ΔE 1.25
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C	#A7A8A9	ΔE 1.29

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A6A9A8;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A6A9A8;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A6A9A8 0%, #737876 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
#A9A9A8 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A8A8A8 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A5A9A9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cool Gray 6 XGC is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 66%. 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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