PANTONE P 173-4 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#9F9A9B

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RGB159, 154, 155

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CMYK0, 3, 3, 38

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HSL348°, 3%, 61%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 173-4 C

#9F999A

#90898A

#81797B

#716A6C

#615C5D

#514D4E

#3F3B3C

#2F2D2D

#201E1E

#100F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 173-4 C

#9F999A

#A8A3A4

#B2AEAF

#BCB8B9

#C6C3C3

#D0CDCE

#D7D5D5

#E1DFE0

#EBEAEA

#F5F4F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#9F9A9B

#999F9D

Analogous

#9F999D

#9F9A9B

#9F9A99

Triadic

#9F9A9B

#9A9F99

#999A9F

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Absorption	#9D989A	ΔE 0.92
PANTONE 16-3902 TSX	#A29C9C	ΔE 1.08
PANTONE 16-3802 TPG	#A29B9B	ΔE 1.14
PANTONE 16-3802 TCX	#9F9998	ΔE 1.24

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #9F9A9B;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #9F9A9B;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F9A9B 0%, #716A6C 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
#9B9B9B (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9C9B9B (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A09A9A (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 173-4 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 61%. 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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