PANTONE PQ-2473C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#C3B7BC

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RGB195, 183, 188

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CMYK0, 6, 4, 24

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HSL335°, 9%, 74%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-2473C

#C3B7BC

#B2A3AA

#A08D95

#907A83

#7A666F

#67565D

#53464B

#3D3337

#2A2326

#131012

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-2473C

#C3B7BC

#CABFC3

#CEC5C9

#D5CDD0

#DAD3D6

#E1DBDD

#E8E3E5

#ECE9EA

#F3F1F2

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#C3B7BC

#B7C3BE

Analogous

#C3B7C2

#C3B7BC

#C3B8B7

Triadic

#C3B7BC

#BCC3B7

#B7BCC3

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 2473 C	#C4B8BD	ΔE 0.37
PANTONE 435 CP	#C1B6BB	ΔE 0.60
PANTONE P 86-3 C	#C6B8BD	ΔE 0.95
PANTONE Lilac Marble	#C3BABF	ΔE 1.45

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #C3B7BC;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #C3B7BC;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3B7BC 0%, #907A83 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
#B8B9BC (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#BABBBC (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#C5B7B9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-2473C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 74%. 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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