PANTONE P 178-16 C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 178-16 C
#4D4F45
#45473E
#3D3F37
#35372F
#2D2E28
#282924
#20211C
#181915
#10100E
#080807
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 178-16 C
#4D4F45
#606255
#737566
#858877
#96998A
#AAACA0
#BBBDB3
#CCCDC6
#DDDED9
#EEEEEC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#4D4F44
#47454F
Analogous
#4F4C45
#4D4F44
#484F45
Triadic
#4D4F44
#454D4F
#4F454D
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 129-2-7 U | #4B4F44 | ΔE 0.94 | |
| PANTONE Kambaba | #4C4D44 | ΔE 1.44 | |
| PANTONE 19-0511 TPX | #515145 | ΔE 1.53 | |
| PANTONE 153-1-7 U | #504E44 | ΔE 1.90 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #4D4F44;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #4D4F44;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4D4F44 0%, #35372F 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#514E43 (Red Blind)
#514E43 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#514E44 (Green Blind)
#514E44 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#4E4E4C (Blue Blind)
#4E4E4C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 178-16 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 29%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This darker shade conveys depth and authority, making it ideal for premium branding, typographic elements, and high-contrast design compositions.
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