PANTONE PQ-10396C
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-10396C
#5F5C58
#55524E
#4D4A47
#42403D
#3A3836
#302E2C
#252422
#1D1C1B
#131211
#0B0A0A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-10396C
#5F5C58
#6F6C67
#827E78
#918D88
#A29F9A
#B1AEAA
#BFBDBA
#D0CFCD
#DFDEDD
#F0F0EF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#5F5C58
#585B5F
Analogous
#5F5958
#5F5C58
#5F5F58
Triadic
#5F5C58
#585F5C
#5C585F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 178-14 U | #605E59 | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE Black U | #615E5B | ΔE 1.04 | |
| PANTONE 10396 C | #5D5C59 | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 4259 UP | #5D5955 | ΔE 1.24 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #5F5C58;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #5F5C58;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5F5C58 0%, #42403D 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#5D5C58 (Red Blind)
#5D5C58 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#5E5D58 (Green Blind)
#5E5D58 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#605B5B (Blue Blind)
#605B5B (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE PQ-10396C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 36%. 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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