PANTONE Wisdom Gray
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Wisdom Gray
#857C7A
#776F6E
#6A6362
#5D5756
#504A49
#423E3D
#353131
#282525
#1B1918
#0D0C0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Wisdom Gray
#857C7A
#918988
#9D9695
#A9A3A2
#B6B0AF
#C2BDBD
#CECACA
#DAD8D7
#E7E5E4
#F3F2F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#847C7B
#7A8385
Analogous
#857A7E
#847C7B
#85817A
Triadic
#847C7B
#7A857C
#7C7A85
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 172-7 U | #827A7A | ΔE 0.95 | |
| PANTONE Warm Gray 10 U | #817B79 | ΔE 1.14 | |
| PANTONE Warm Gray 9 U | #86807E | ΔE 1.68 | |
| PANTONE 165-2-6 C | #847D79 | ΔE 1.72 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #847C7B;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #847C7B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #847C7B 0%, #5D5756 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
#7D7D7B (Red Blind)
#7D7D7B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#7F7E7B (Green Blind)
#7F7E7B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#867B7C (Blue Blind)
#867B7C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Wisdom Gray is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 50%. 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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