PANTONE P 172-1 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#D0CBC8

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RGB208, 203, 200

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CMYK0, 2, 4, 18

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HSL22°, 8%, 80%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 172-1 U

#D0CBC8

#BDB6B2

#ABA19C

#988C86

#847871

#6E645E

#58504B

#423C38

#2C2826

#161413

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 172-1 U

#D0CBC8

#D5D0CD

#D9D5D3

#DEDBD8

#E3E0DE

#E8E5E3

#ECEAE9

#F1EFEE

#F6F5F4

#FAFAF9

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#D0CBC8

#C8CDD0

Analogous

#D0C8C9

#D0CBC8

#D0CFC8

Triadic

#D0CBC8

#C8D0CB

#CBC8D0

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 2330 U	#CECCC8	ΔE 1.22
PANTONE 2330 C	#CFCDC9	ΔE 1.30
PANTONE 2330 UP	#CDCCCA	ΔE 1.66
PANTONE 14-4002 TPG	#CBC6C4	ΔE 1.85

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #D0CBC8;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #D0CBC8;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D0CBC8 0%, #988C86 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
#CCCBC8 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#CECCC8 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#D2CACA (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 172-1 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 80%. 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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