PANTONE P 178-7 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 178-7 U
#8D8477
#80776B
#726A5F
#645D54
#565048
#48433C
#38342E
#2A2723
#1C1A17
#0E0D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 178-7 U
#8D8477
#999085
#A59D93
#B0AAA0
#BCB6AE
#C7C3BC
#D1CDC7
#DCD9D5
#E8E6E3
#F3F2F1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8E8578
#77808D
Analogous
#8D7977
#8E8578
#8B8D77
Triadic
#8E8578
#778D84
#84778D
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 154-1-3 U | #8D857A | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 17-1105 TCX | #918579 | ΔE 1.37 | |
| PANTONE 17-0619 TPG | #8F8475 | ΔE 1.52 | |
| PANTONE P 169-10 U | #8E8274 | ΔE 1.76 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8E8578;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8E8578;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E8578 0%, #645D54 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
#898577 (Red Blind)
#898577 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8B8778 (Green Blind)
#8B8778 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#938281 (Blue Blind)
#938281 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 178-7 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 51%. 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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