PANTONE P 172-14 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 172-14 C
#555354
#4D4C4D
#434242
#3B3A3B
#343233
#2C2B2B
#212121
#1A191A
#121212
#080808
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 172-14 C
#555354
#676566
#767475
#888687
#9A9899
#ACAAAB
#BBB9BA
#CDCBCC
#DEDEDE
#EDEDED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#565455
#535554
Analogous
#555355
#565455
#555353
Triadic
#565455
#545553
#535455
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 173-15 U | #565456 | ΔE 0.61 | |
| PANTONE 19-3900 TPX | #535254 | ΔE 1.20 | |
| PANTONE Coal Smoke | #545152 | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE P 179-13 C | #545556 | ΔE 1.34 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #565455;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #565455;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #565455 0%, #3B3A3B 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#545455 (Red Blind)
#545455 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#555555 (Green Blind)
#555555 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#565454 (Blue Blind)
#565454 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 172-14 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 33%. 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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