Pantone Cool Gray 10 C
Medium cool gray
- One of 223 colors in Pantone Gray & Off-White Colors.
- White text works best (5.77:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 6.6).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
Text on this color
Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
Neighbors by number
#97999BΔE 19.6Cool Gray 8 C#888B8DΔE 14.7Cool Gray 9 C#75787BΔE 7.0#63666AThis color#53565AΔE 5.8Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Tints (toward white)
Shades (toward black)
Color schemes
Pantone Cool Gray 10 C is a near-neutral color, so hue-based schemes do not apply. Neutrals pair with any color family; try it with an accent from blue, red or yellow.
Closest RAL and NCS colors
#6C6874ΔE 6.6 · visibly different#6C6960ΔE 7.7 · visibly different#666666NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 2.5 · very closeNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Cool Gray 10 C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
This color looks nearly the same to people with the three common types of color blindness. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone Cool Gray 10 C
Cool Gray 10 C is the second-darkest step of the Cool Gray series, very close to 4195 C on screen (ΔE 1.8).
White text passes WCAG AA on it (5.8:1). No RAL Classic gray is close (nearest ΔE 6.6).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-cool-gray-10-c: #63666A;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-cool-gray-10-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-cool-gray-10-c: #63666A;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-cool-gray-10-c': '#63666A',
<div class="bg-[#63666A]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Cool Gray 10 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #63666A, which is RGB 99, 102, 106.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Cool Gray 10 C?
A process approximation is C 7, M 4, Y 0, K 58. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Cool Gray 10 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 4012 Pearl Blackberry, differs visibly (ΔE 6.6).
What does the “C” in the name mean?
“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.
Should I use white or black text on Pantone Cool Gray 10 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 5.77:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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