PANTONE P 173-1 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B4ACAC

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RGB180, 172, 172

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CMYK0, 4, 4, 29

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HSL0°, 5%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 173-1 U

#B4ACAC

#A39999

#928787

#817474

#6E6363

#5E5555

#4B4444

#383333

#252222

#131111

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 173-1 U

#B4ACAC

#BBB4B4

#C2BCBC

#CAC4C4

#D1CCCC

#DBD7D7

#E2DFDF

#E9E7E7

#F0EFEF

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B4ACAC

#ACB4B4

Analogous

#B4ACB0

#B4ACAC

#B4B0AC

Triadic

#B4ACAC

#ACB4AC

#ACACB4

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 15-0703 TPG	#B3ABAC	ΔE 0.64
PANTONE Ashes Of Roses	#B5ACAB	ΔE 0.70
PANTONE 15-0703 TCX	#B4ADAB	ΔE 1.13
PANTONE 165-2-3 C	#B2ADAC	ΔE 1.26

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B4ACAC;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B4ACAC;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B4ACAC 0%, #817474 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
#ADADAC (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFAEAC (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B6ABAC (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 173-1 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 69%. 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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