Pantone Warm Gray 3 C
Light warm gray
- One of 223 colors in Pantone Gray & Off-White Colors.
- Black text works best (10.69:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 5.0).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
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Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
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Tints 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 Warm Gray 3 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
#B5B8B1ΔE 5.0 · visibly different#CAC4B0ΔE 5.7 · visibly different#D6CAC1NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 5.4 · visibly different#BCB6ABNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.4 · very closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Warm Gray 3 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 Warm Gray 3 C
Warm Gray 3 C is a light warm gray, one of the smallest steps in the series: Warm Gray 2 C and 4 C are each about ΔE 3 away.
On screen it is very close to 400 C (ΔE 2.0). The nearest RAL color, RAL 7038 Agate Grey, is a borderline match (ΔE 5.0).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-warm-gray-3-c: #BFB8AF;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-warm-gray-3-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-warm-gray-3-c: #BFB8AF;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-warm-gray-3-c': '#BFB8AF',
<div class="bg-[#BFB8AF]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Warm Gray 3 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #BFB8AF, which is RGB 191, 184, 175.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Warm Gray 3 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 4, Y 8, K 25. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Warm Gray 3 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 7038 Agate Grey, differs visibly (ΔE 5.0).
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 Warm Gray 3 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 10.69:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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