PANTONE P 175-3 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B0B1AD

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RGB176, 177, 173

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CMYK1, 0, 2, 31

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HSL75°, 2%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 175-3 C

#B1B2AE

#9FA09C

#8D8F8A

#7C7D78

#6A6B66

#5A5B57

#484946

#363734

#242423

#121211

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 175-3 C

#B1B2AE

#B8B9B6

#C0C1BE

#C7C8C6

#CFD0CE

#D9DAD8

#E1E1E0

#E8E9E8

#F0F0EF

#F7F8F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B0B1AD

#AFAEB2

Analogous

#B2B1AE

#B0B1AD

#AFB2AE

Triadic

#B0B1AD

#AEB1B2

#B2AEB1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 20-0003 TPM	#B1B0AE	ΔE 1.28
PANTONE 14-4703 TSX	#B4B3B0	ΔE 1.30
PANTONE 2331 UP	#AFAEAC	ΔE 1.55
PANTONE 421 C	#B2B4B2	ΔE 1.58

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B0B1AD;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B0B1AD;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B0B1AD 0%, #7C7D78 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
#B2B0AD (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B2B1AD (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B0B0B0 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 175-3 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 69%. 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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