PANTONE P 173-6 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 173-6 C
#85858A
#78787D
#69696D
#5C5C60
#505053
#434346
#343437
#28282A
#1B1B1D
#0C0C0D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 173-6 C
#85858A
#929296
#9C9CA0
#A9A9AD
#B6B6B9
#C3C3C6
#CECED0
#DBDBDC
#E8E8E9
#F2F2F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#86868A
#8A8A85
Analogous
#85878A
#86868A
#87858A
Triadic
#86868A
#8A8585
#858A85
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Sharkskin | #838487 | ΔE 1.11 | |
| PANTONE Skyrocket | #86868C | ΔE 1.12 | |
| PANTONE 17-3913 TCX | #84878B | ΔE 1.22 | |
| PANTONE 17-4014 TPX | #878688 | ΔE 1.22 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #86868A;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #86868A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86868A 0%, #5C5C60 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#85868A (Red Blind)
#85868A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#85868A (Green Blind)
#85868A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#858787 (Blue Blind)
#858787 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 173-6 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 53%. 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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