PANTONE PQ-10103C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B9BBBB

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RGB185, 187, 187

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CMYK1, 0, 0, 27

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HSL180°, 1%, 73%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-10103C

#B9BBBB

#A7A9A9

#939595

#818383

#6F7171

#5D5F5F

#494B4B

#383939

#262727

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-10103C

#B9BBBB

#C1C2C2

#C6C7C7

#CECFCF

#D6D7D7

#DEDEDE

#E3E3E3

#EAEBEB

#F2F2F2

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B9BBBB

#BBB9B9

Analogous

#B9BBBA

#B9BBBB

#B9BABB

Triadic

#B9BBBB

#BBB9BB

#BBBBB9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-4103 TCX	#BABCBC	ΔE 0.37
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 C	#BBBCBC	ΔE 0.59
PANTONE 421 CP	#B7B9B9	ΔE 0.73
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 U	#B8B9BA	ΔE 0.89

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B9BBBB;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B9BBBB;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B9BBBB 0%, #818383 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
#BBBBBB (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#BABABB (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B8BBBB (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-10103C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 73%. 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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