PANTONE Shark
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Shark
#6E636C
#635A61
#585057
#4E464C
#433D42
#383337
#2B272A
#201D20
#151315
#0B0A0B
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Shark
#6E636C
#7E727B
#8D818B
#9C919A
#AAA1A8
#B9B1B7
#C5BFC4
#D3CFD2
#E2DFE1
#F0EFF0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#6D636B
#636E65
Analogous
#6B636E
#6D636B
#6E6366
Triadic
#6D636B
#6C6E63
#636C6E
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-1703 TCX | #6B646B | ΔE 1.38 | |
| PANTONE 4293 CP | #686168 | ΔE 1.77 | |
| PANTONE 4285 CP | #6C666F | ΔE 2.07 | |
| PANTONE Excalibur | #676168 | ΔE 2.15 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #6D636B;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #6D636B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D636B 0%, #4E464C 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
#63656B (Red Blind)
#63656B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#65666B (Green Blind)
#65666B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#6E6365 (Blue Blind)
#6E6365 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Shark is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 41%. 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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