PANTONE Warm Gray 9 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Warm Gray 9 U
#86807E
#797472
#6C6765
#5F5A59
#514E4D
#444140
#353231
#272625
#1A1919
#0D0D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Warm Gray 9 U
#86807E
#928D8B
#9F9A99
#ABA7A6
#B7B4B3
#C4C1C0
#CECBCA
#DAD8D8
#E6E5E5
#F3F2F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#86807E
#7E8486
Analogous
#867E80
#86807E
#86847E
Triadic
#86807E
#7E8680
#807E86
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-1210 TPX | #87807C | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE Steeple Gray | #827E7C | ΔE 1.28 | |
| PANTONE 17-1500 TPG | #83807D | ΔE 1.36 | |
| PANTONE 162-2-5 CP | #878380 | ΔE 1.37 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #86807E;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #86807E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86807E 0%, #5F5A59 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#81807E (Red Blind)
#81807E (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#83827E (Green Blind)
#83827E (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#887F7F (Blue Blind)
#887F7F (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Warm Gray 9 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 51%. 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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