PANTONE Gray Matter

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#6B6C6B

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RGB107, 108, 107

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CMYK1, 0, 1, 58

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HSL120°, 0%, 42%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Gray Matter

#6B6B6B

#616161

#575757

#4A4A4A

#404040

#363636

#2B2B2B

#212121

#141414

#0A0A0A

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Gray Matter

#6B6B6B

#7A7A7A

#8A8A8A

#969696

#A6A6A6

#B5B5B5

#C4C4C4

#D4D4D4

#E0E0E0

#F0F0F0

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#6B6C6B

#6B6B6B

Analogous

#6B6B6B

#6B6C6B

#6B6B6B

Triadic

#6B6C6B

#6B6B6B

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 18-0601 TPX	#696B6A	ΔE 0.65
PANTONE 18-0503 TPG	#6A6B6B	ΔE 0.69
PANTONE 8402 C	#6D6D6D	ΔE 0.87
PANTONE 18-0601 TPG	#6E6E6D	ΔE 0.99

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #6B6C6B;

color: #FFFFFF;

border: 1px solid #6B6C6B;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B6C6B 0%, #4A4A4A 100%);

}

Accessibility (WCAG)

Contrast on White Text

AA PASSAAA FAIL

Contrast on Black Text

AA FAIL

Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.

Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia
#6C6C6B (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#6C6C6B (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#6B6C6C (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Gray Matter is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 42%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.

This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.

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