PANTONE P 172-9 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 172-9 C
#797272
#6C6565
#615C5C
#544F4F
#4A4545
#3C3939
#2F2D2D
#252323
#181616
#0D0C0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 172-9 C
#797272
#867E7E
#958E8E
#A19B9B
#B0ABAB
#BCB8B8
#C9C5C5
#D7D5D5
#E4E2E2
#F3F2F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#797373
#727979
Analogous
#797275
#797373
#797572
Triadic
#797373
#727972
#727279
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4291 CP | #767170 | ΔE 1.14 | |
| PANTONE PQ-8422C | #757171 | ΔE 1.30 | |
| PANTONE 162-2-7 U | #777473 | ΔE 1.36 | |
| PANTONE 411 U | #7B7371 | ΔE 1.51 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #797373;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #797373;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #797373 0%, #544F4F 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#747473 (Red Blind)
#747473 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#757573 (Green Blind)
#757573 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#7B7373 (Blue Blind)
#7B7373 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 172-9 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 46%. 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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