PANTONE P 174-1 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1B0B4

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RGB177, 176, 180

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CMYK2, 2, 0, 29

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HSL255°, 3%, 70%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 174-1 U

#B1B0B5

#9F9EA3

#8D8B92

#7B7981

#69686E

#58575C

#46454A

#353437

#232325

#121112

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 174-1 U

#B1B0B5

#B9B8BC

#C1C0C4

#C9C8CB

#D0D0D2

#D8D8DA

#E0DFE1

#E8E7E9

#EFEFF0

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1B0B4

#B4B5B0

Analogous

#B0B1B5

#B1B0B4

#B4B0B5

Triadic

#B1B0B4

#B5B1B0

#B0B5B1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Harbor Mist	#AFB1B4	ΔE 1.24
PANTONE 4281 U	#B2B3B5	ΔE 1.55
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP	#ADAEB0	ΔE 1.58
PANTONE 4281 C	#B2B1B2	ΔE 1.62

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1B0B4;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1B0B4;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1B0B4 0%, #7B7981 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
#AFB1B4 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFB0B4 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B1B1B1 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 174-1 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 70%. 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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