PANTONE PQ-CoolGray6C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A7A8AA

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RGB167, 168, 170

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CMYK2, 1, 0, 33

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HSL220°, 2%, 66%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-CoolGray6C

#A7A8AA

#949699

#85868A

#737578

#646568

#525456

#414244

#323334

#202122

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-CoolGray6C

#A7A8AA

#AEAFB2

#B9BABC

#C1C1C3

#CBCCCD

#D3D3D5

#DBDBDC

#E5E5E6

#EDEDEE

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A7A8AA

#AAA9A7

Analogous

#A7A9AA

#A7A8AA

#A7A7AA

Triadic

#A7A8AA

#AAA7A8

#A8AAA7

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 163-2-3 CP	#A8A8AA	ΔE 0.40
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C	#A7A8A9	ΔE 0.54
PANTONE P 174-2 U	#A9A8AA	ΔE 0.80
PANTONE 4275 UP	#A6A9AA	ΔE 0.93

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A7A8AA;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A7A8AA;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A7A8AA 0%, #737578 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
#A7A8AA (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A7A8AA (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A6A8A9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-CoolGray6C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 66%. 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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