PANTONE P 174-5 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 174-5 C
#8B8F98
#7B7F8A
#6E727C
#60646C
#51555C
#46484E
#37393E
#292A2E
#1A1B1E
#0E0F10
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 174-5 C
#8B8F98
#9699A2
#A3A6AE
#AEB1B7
#B9BBC1
#C6C8CD
#D1D3D6
#DCDDE0
#E7E7E9
#F4F5F5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8A8E97
#98948B
Analogous
#8B9598
#8A8E97
#8D8B98
Triadic
#8A8E97
#988B8F
#8F988B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Weathervane | #8B9198 | ΔE 1.63 | |
| PANTONE 15-4304 TPG | #8D939B | ΔE 1.97 | |
| PANTONE PQ-8180C | #87909A | ΔE 2.07 | |
| PANTONE 15-4307 TPG | #858F99 | ΔE 2.41 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8A8E97;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8A8E97;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A8E97 0%, #60646C 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
#8C8E97 (Red Blind)
#8C8E97 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8A8D97 (Green Blind)
#8A8D97 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#879091 (Blue Blind)
#879091 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 174-5 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 57%. 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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