PANTONE P 173-1 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#BBB8B9

content_copy

RGB187, 184, 185

content_copy

CMYK0, 2, 1, 27

content_copy

HSL340°, 2%, 73%

content_copy

Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 173-1 C

#BCB9BA

#AAA7A8

#969293

#858081

#726E6F

#605C5E

#4B4849

#393738

#272526

#121112

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 173-1 C

#BCB9BA

#C3C1C1

#C8C6C7

#D0CECE

#D7D5D6

#DFDDDE

#E4E2E3

#EBEAEA

#F3F2F2

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#BBB8B9

#B9BCBB

Analogous

#BCB9BB

#BBB8B9

#BCB9B9

Triadic

#BBB8B9

#BABCB9

#B9BABC

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 CP	#B9B9B9	ΔE 1.24
PANTONE Alabaster Gray	#BCB6B8	ΔE 1.32
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U	#B8B9BA	ΔE 1.54
PANTONE 14-4107 TPG	#BCBCBE	ΔE 1.80

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #BBB8B9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #BBB8B9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BBB8B9 0%, #858081 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
#B8B8B9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B9B9B9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#BCB8B8 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 173-1 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 73%. 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.

Find your next shade.

Convert any HEX, RGB, or Pantone color instantly.