PANTONE PQ-8402C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#6F6E6D

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RGB111, 110, 109

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CMYK0, 1, 2, 56

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HSL30°, 1%, 43%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-8402C

#6F6E6D

#646362

#585756

#4D4D4C

#434242

#393838

#2C2B2B

#212121

#171717

#0A0A0A

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-8402C

#6F6E6D

#7E7D7C

#8B8A89

#9A9998

#A9A8A7

#B8B8B7

#C5C4C4

#D4D4D3

#E3E3E3

#F0F0F0

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#6F6E6D

#6D6E6F

Analogous

#6F6D6D

#6F6E6D

#6F6F6D

Triadic

#6F6E6D

#6D6F6E

#6E6D6F

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 18-5102 TCX	#706F6E	ΔE 0.40
PANTONE 18-0601 TPG	#6E6E6D	ΔE 0.43
PANTONE 162-1-1 U	#716F6F	ΔE 0.86
PANTONE 8402 C	#6D6D6D	ΔE 0.88

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #6F6E6D;

color: #FFFFFF;

border: 1px solid #6F6E6D;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6F6E6D 0%, #4D4D4C 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
#6E6E6D (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#6F6E6D (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#6F6E6E (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-8402C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 43%. 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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