PANTONE P 172-2 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 172-2 C
#C4BFBA
#B4ADA7
#A19991
#91877E
#7C736A
#696159
#534D46
#3F3B36
#292623
#131210
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 172-2 C
#C4BFBA
#CBC7C2
#D0CCC8
#D7D4D0
#DCD9D6
#E3E0DE
#E8E6E3
#EFEDEC
#F3F2F1
#FAFAF9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C5C0BB
#BABFC4
Analogous
#C4BABA
#C5C0BB
#C4C4BA
Triadic
#C5C0BB
#BAC4BF
#BFBAC4
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 157-1-1 U | #C8C3BE | ΔE 1.09 | |
| PANTONE 400 U | #C6C0B9 | ΔE 1.15 | |
| PANTONE 160-1-1 CP | #C3C1BB | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 157-1-1 C | #C7BFBB | ΔE 1.24 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C5C0BB;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C5C0BB;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5C0BB 0%, #91877E 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
#C2C0BB (Red Blind)
#C2C0BB (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C3C1BB (Green Blind)
#C3C1BB (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#C7BFBF (Blue Blind)
#C7BFBF (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 172-2 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 75%. 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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