PANTONE P 174-1 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1B3B9

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RGB177, 179, 185

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CMYK4, 3, 0, 27

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HSL225°, 5%, 71%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 174-1 C

#B1B3B9

#9FA1A8

#8C8F97

#797C86

#686B73

#575A60

#44464B

#333438

#222325

#111113

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 174-1 C

#B1B3B9

#B9BBC0

#C1C3C7

#C9CBCF

#D1D3D6

#DADADD

#DFE0E2

#E7E7E9

#EFEFF0

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1B3B9

#B9B7B1

Analogous

#B1B7B9

#B1B3B9

#B3B1B9

Triadic

#B1B3B9

#B9B1B3

#B3B9B1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-4202 TCX	#AFB2B5	ΔE 1.69
PANTONE Harbor Mist	#AFB1B4	ΔE 1.78
PANTONE High Rise	#AEB2B5	ΔE 1.82
PANTONE P 174-1 U	#B1B0B4	ΔE 1.85

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1B3B9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1B3B9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1B3B9 0%, #797C86 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
#B1B3B9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B1B3B9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#AFB4B5 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 174-1 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 71%. 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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