PANTONE P 179-5 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1B0AF

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RGB177, 176, 175

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CMYK0, 1, 1, 31

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HSL30°, 1%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 179-5 U

#B1B0AF

#9F9E9D

#8D8C8B

#7C7A79

#6A6968

#5A5958

#484747

#363635

#242423

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 179-5 U

#B1B0AF

#B8B8B7

#C0BFBF

#C7C7C6

#CFCFCE

#D9D9D8

#E1E0E0

#E8E8E8

#F0F0F0

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1B0AF

#AFB0B1

Analogous

#B1AFAF

#B1B0AF

#B1B1AF

Triadic

#B1B0AF

#AFB1B0

#B0AFB1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 20-0003 TPM	#B1B0AE	ΔE 0.53
PANTONE 2331 UP	#AFAEAC	ΔE 0.93
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 UP	#AEAEAE	ΔE 1.05
PANTONE 4281 C	#B2B1B2	ΔE 1.14

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1B0AF;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1B0AF;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1B0AF 0%, #7C7A79 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
#B0B0AF (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B1B0AF (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B1B0B0 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE P 179-5 U 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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