PANTONE P 173-8 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 173-8 U
#73717A
#66646D
#5C5B62
#504E55
#46454A
#39383D
#2D2C30
#232225
#161618
#0C0C0D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 173-8 U
#73717A
#7F7D87
#8F8D96
#9C9AA2
#ACAAB1
#B9B7BD
#C6C5C9
#D5D5D8
#E2E2E4
#F2F2F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#73717A
#787A71
Analogous
#71737A
#73717A
#77717A
Triadic
#73717A
#7A7371
#717A73
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 173-9 U | #706F76 | ΔE 1.51 | |
| PANTONE 4285 U | #77767E | ΔE 2.01 | |
| PANTONE 4131 UP | #6D6F78 | ΔE 2.01 | |
| PANTONE 4284 CP | #736D76 | ΔE 2.09 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #73717A;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #73717A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73717A 0%, #504E55 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#6F727A (Red Blind)
#6F727A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#70727A (Green Blind)
#70727A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#727274 (Blue Blind)
#727274 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 173-8 U 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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