PANTONE P 178-8 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 178-8 U
#867F74
#787268
#6A655C
#5D5851
#4F4B45
#44413B
#37342F
#292724
#1B1A18
#0E0D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 178-8 U
#867F74
#928C81
#9E988F
#AAA59D
#B5B1AA
#C4C0BB
#D0CDC8
#DBD9D6
#E7E6E4
#F3F2F1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#857E73
#747B86
Analogous
#867674
#857E73
#848674
Triadic
#857E73
#74867F
#7F7486
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-1108 TPX | #888075 | ΔE 0.97 | |
| PANTONE 165-2-6 CP | #877D73 | ΔE 1.36 | |
| PANTONE 18-1108 TPG | #887E74 | ΔE 1.38 | |
| PANTONE 8003 C | #8A8075 | ΔE 1.66 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #857E73;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #857E73;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #857E73 0%, #5D5851 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
#817E72 (Red Blind)
#817E72 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#837F73 (Green Blind)
#837F73 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#897C7B (Blue Blind)
#897C7B (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 178-8 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 49%. 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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