Pantone Cool Gray 11 C
Dark cool gray
- One of 223 colors in Pantone Gray & Off-White Colors.
- White text works best (7.38:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 7031 Blue Grey — close (ΔE 4.0).
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
#888B8DΔE 20.8Cool Gray 9 C#75787BΔE 12.8Cool Gray 10 C#63666AΔE 5.8#53565AThis colorTints 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 11 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
#474B4EΔE 4.0 · close#474A51ΔE 4.5 · close#4C4C4CNCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 4.2 · close#595959NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.9 · very closeCompare 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 11 C
Cool Gray 11 C is the darkest step of the Cool Gray series, which runs from Cool Gray 1 C (lightest) to Cool Gray 11 C.
Cool Grays carry a faint blue undertone, while the Warm Gray series leans slightly toward red and yellow. Pick one series and stay within it so grays in a layout do not clash.
It is dark enough for body text and icons where pure black feels heavy, and white text on it passes WCAG AAA.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-cool-gray-11-c: #53565A;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-cool-gray-11-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-cool-gray-11-c: #53565A;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-cool-gray-11-c': '#53565A',
<div class="bg-[#53565A]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Cool Gray 11 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #53565A, which is RGB 83, 86, 90.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Cool Gray 11 C?
A process approximation is C 8, M 4, Y 0, K 65. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Cool Gray 11 C?
RAL 7031 Blue Grey is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 4.0, close).
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 11 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 7.38:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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