PANTONE PQ-10104C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#ADB0B1

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RGB173, 176, 177

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CMYK2, 1, 0, 31

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HSL195°, 2%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-10104C

#AEB1B2

#9C9FA0

#8A8D8F

#787C7D

#666A6B

#575A5B

#464849

#343637

#232424

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-10104C

#AEB1B2

#B6B8B9

#BEC0C1

#C6C7C8

#CECFD0

#D8D9DA

#E0E1E1

#E8E8E9

#EFF0F0

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#ADB0B1

#B2AFAE

Analogous

#AEB2B1

#ADB0B1

#AEAFB2

Triadic

#ADB0B1

#B2AEB1

#B1B2AE

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 4281 UP	#B0B1B2	ΔE 0.94
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP	#ADAEB0	ΔE 1.06
PANTONE PQ-10105C	#AAADAE	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE 163-2-3 U	#ADB1B4	ΔE 1.20

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #ADB0B1;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #ADB0B1;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADB0B1 0%, #787C7D 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
#AFB0B1 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFAFB1 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#ACB0B0 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-10104C 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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