PANTONE Temple Gray
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Temple Gray
#C8C2C0
#B5ADAA
#A59B97
#928681
#7E716D
#6A605C
#554C4A
#3F3937
#292524
#161413
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Temple Gray
#C8C2C0
#CDC8C6
#D4CFCE
#D9D5D3
#DEDAD9
#E5E2E1
#EAE7E6
#EEEDEC
#F3F2F1
#FAFAFA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C9C3C1
#C0C6C8
Analogous
#C8C0C2
#C9C3C1
#C8C6C0
Triadic
#C9C3C1
#C0C8C2
#C2C0C8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 13-3700 TSX | #C8C3C1 | ΔE 0.40 | |
| PANTONE 14-4002 TCX | #CAC5C2 | ΔE 0.88 | |
| PANTONE 14-4002 TPG | #CBC6C4 | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE 157-1-1 U | #C8C3BE | ΔE 1.58 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C9C3C1;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C9C3C1;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C3C1 0%, #928681 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
#C4C3C1 (Red Blind)
#C4C3C1 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C6C5C1 (Green Blind)
#C6C5C1 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#CBC2C2 (Blue Blind)
#CBC2C2 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Temple Gray is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 77%. 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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