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PANTONE Warm Gray 3

Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#BCB4AC
RGB:
188, 180, 172
CMYK:
9, 11, 13, 20
HSL:
30°, 9%, 74%
Closest colors:
in RGB:
Ash grey
in RAL Classic:
RAL 7032
in RAL Design:
RAL 020 70 05
in RAL Effect:
RAL 840-3
in NCS:
NCS S 2502-Y
What color is PANTONE Warm Gray 3? The Enigmatic Shade: Virgil and Vivienne's Curious Discovery The Enigmatic Shade: Virgil and Vivienne's Curious Discovery
2024-09-12 Snargl 03:14

What color is PANTONE Warm Gray 3?

Large room with a clock on the wall and a bench in the middle of the room and a light on the ceiling. Example of CMYK 9,11,13,20 color.
Close up of a robot with a weird look on its face and head and arms with metal parts on it. Example of CMYK 9,11,13,20 color.
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 has different variations depending on the type of material and coating it is applied to.

For example, PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C is the version for coated paper, while PANTONE Warm Gray 3 UP is the version for uncoated paper.

In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73.73% red, 70.59% green and 67.45% blue.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue of 30° (degrees), 9% saturation and 74% lightness.

PANTONE Warm Gray 3 is a neutral color that can be used to create a warm and cozy atmosphere in interior design, fashion, or graphic design.

It can also be paired with other colors to create contrast or harmony.

Example of the palette with the PANTONE Warm Gray 3 color

Picture with primary colors of Liver, Dark gray, Pastel gray, Anti-flash White and Bistre
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 7024
RAL 9006
RAL 9018
RAL 9016
RAL 3007
RAL Design
RAL 360 30 05
RAL 140 70 05
RAL 080 80 05
RAL 340 92 05
RAL 080 20 10
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Funny stories about the 'PANTONE Warm Gray 3'

The Enigmatic Shade: Virgil and Vivienne's Curious Discovery

Virgil Westwood was a meticulous car service worker, known in the small town of Harrowby for his attention to detail. Every vehicle that rolled into his garage left gleaming and perfect, down to the very last screw. But there was one thing that kept him awake at night, something that gnawed at his creative mind - he wanted to create a trademark design for his garage, something unique and unforgettable.

One crisp autumn afternoon, as Virgil was tightening the last bolt on a classic 1967 Mustang, a delivery truck pulled up to the garage. Out stepped Vivienne Gonzalez, the town’s spirited delivery worker. With a spring in her step, she waved to Virgil, her usual grin stretching from ear to ear.
White sports car driving down a wet road in the rain with a bridge in the background. Example of RGB 188,180,172 color.

"Got something special for you today, Virgil!" she called out, her voice full of mystery.

Virgil wiped his hands on his oil-stained rag and walked over to the truck, curiosity piqued. Vivienne handed him a small, carefully wrapped package. The label on the front read, "PANTONE Warm Gray 3."

"What’s this?" Virgil asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Beats me," Vivienne shrugged, "but it’s addressed to you. Thought it might be something cool."

Virgil took the package inside and unwrapped it on his workbench. Inside was a single can of paint, labeled with the same cryptic color name. PANTONE Warm Gray 3 wasn’t a color he was familiar with, but as he opened the can and dipped a brush into it, he was struck by its subtle, almost magical tone. It wasn’t just gray - it was warm, inviting, and strangely comforting. The color seemed to shift and change in the light, revealing different shades as if it held a secret all its own.

Intrigued, Virgil decided to test it out. He painted a small swatch on a sheet of metal and held it up to the light. The color had a calming effect, blending seamlessly with the surroundings while still standing out just enough to be noticed. It was as if the shade had a personality of its own - understated yet impossible to ignore.
City with mountains in the background. Example of RGB 188,180,172 color.

That evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Vivienne returned to pick up a parcel Virgil had prepared for her. She noticed the swatch of PANTONE Warm Gray 3 and stopped in her tracks.

"Wow, that’s beautiful," she said, her eyes wide with admiration. "It’s like it’s alive!"

Virgil nodded, still mesmerized by the color. "I think this is it, Vivienne. This is the trademark I’ve been looking for."

The two spent the next few hours experimenting with the color, painting different shapes and designs on spare sheets of metal and wood. The more they played with it, the more they realized that PANTONE Warm Gray 3 had a versatility that was unmatched. It could be the base of a bold logo or the subtle background to a striking design. It was modern yet classic, simple yet complex.

As they worked together, they began to piece together a new design for Virgil’s garage - a sleek emblem with the name "Westwood Auto" etched in bold letters, all set against a backdrop of PANTONE Warm Gray 3. The design was mysterious, drawing you in with its subtle charm, just like the color itself.

But there was something more to the story of PANTONE Warm Gray 3, something neither Virgil nor Vivienne could quite put their finger on. They tried tracing the origins of the paint, contacting suppliers and researching its history, but every lead turned into a dead end. The color had no clear origin, no definitive creator - just like the way it seemed to exist in its own world, quietly powerful yet shrouded in mystery.

In the end, Virgil and Vivienne decided to embrace the enigma. They unveiled the new design, complete with the captivating shade of PANTONE Warm Gray 3, and it quickly became the talk of the town. Customers were drawn to the garage, not just for the impeccable service, but for the feeling of calm and curiosity the color evoked.

Virgil’s garage soon became a landmark in Harrowby, and the story of the mysterious paint that appeared one autumn afternoon only added to its allure. Vivienne and Virgil, now close friends, often laughed about how a simple can of paint had changed everything.

As the days went by, they both began to wonder if perhaps PANTONE Warm Gray 3 wasn’t just a color, but a little bit of magic hidden in plain sight - a reminder that even the most ordinary things can hold the most extraordinary secrets.
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The Enigmatic Shade: Virgil and Vivienne's Curious Discovery

Virgil Westwood was a meticulous car service worker, known in the small town of Harrowby for his attention to detail. Every vehicle that rolled into his garage left gleaming and perfect, down to the very last screw. But there was one thing that kept him awake at night, something that gnawed at his creative mind - he wanted to create a trademark design for his garage, something unique and unforgettable.

One crisp autumn afternoon, as Virgil was tightening the last bolt on a classic 1967 Mustang, a delivery truck pulled up to the garage. Out stepped Vivienne Gonzalez, the town’s spirited delivery worker. With a spring in her step, she waved to Virgil, her usual grin stretching from ear to ear.
Man with a mohawk and a leather jacket on his shoulders and shoulders are shown in a photo with a grey background

"Got something special for you today, Virgil!" she called out, her voice full of mystery.

Virgil wiped his hands on his oil-stained rag and walked over to the truck, curiosity piqued. Vivienne handed him a small, carefully wrapped package. The label on the front read, "PANTONE Warm Gray 3."

"What’s this?" Virgil asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Beats me," Vivienne shrugged, "but it’s addressed to you. Thought it might be something cool."

Virgil took the package inside and unwrapped it on his workbench. Inside was a single can of paint, labeled with the same cryptic color name. PANTONE Warm Gray 3 wasn’t a color he was familiar with, but as he opened the can and dipped a brush into it, he was struck by its subtle, almost magical tone. It wasn’t just gray - it was warm, inviting, and strangely comforting. The color seemed to shift and change in the light, revealing different shades as if it held a secret all its own.

Intrigued, Virgil decided to test it out. He painted a small swatch on a sheet of metal and held it up to the light. The color had a calming effect, blending seamlessly with the surroundings while still standing out just enough to be noticed. It was as if the shade had a personality of its own - understated yet impossible to ignore.
Futuristic garden with a bench made of plants and flowers in the middle of it. Example of RGB 188,180,172 color.

That evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Vivienne returned to pick up a parcel Virgil had prepared for her. She noticed the swatch of PANTONE Warm Gray 3 and stopped in her tracks.

"Wow, that’s beautiful," she said, her eyes wide with admiration. "It’s like it’s alive!"

Virgil nodded, still mesmerized by the color. "I think this is it, Vivienne. This is the trademark I’ve been looking for."

The two spent the next few hours experimenting with the color, painting different shapes and designs on spare sheets of metal and wood. The more they played with it, the more they realized that PANTONE Warm Gray 3 had a versatility that was unmatched. It could be the base of a bold logo or the subtle background to a striking design. It was modern yet classic, simple yet complex.

As they worked together, they began to piece together a new design for Virgil’s garage - a sleek emblem with the name "Westwood Auto" etched in bold letters, all set against a backdrop of PANTONE Warm Gray 3. The design was mysterious, drawing you in with its subtle charm, just like the color itself.

But there was something more to the story of PANTONE Warm Gray 3, something neither Virgil nor Vivienne could quite put their finger on. They tried tracing the origins of the paint, contacting suppliers and researching its history, but every lead turned into a dead end. The color had no clear origin, no definitive creator - just like the way it seemed to exist in its own world, quietly powerful yet shrouded in mystery.

In the end, Virgil and Vivienne decided to embrace the enigma. They unveiled the new design, complete with the captivating shade of PANTONE Warm Gray 3, and it quickly became the talk of the town. Customers were drawn to the garage, not just for the impeccable service, but for the feeling of calm and curiosity the color evoked.

Virgil’s garage soon became a landmark in Harrowby, and the story of the mysterious paint that appeared one autumn afternoon only added to its allure. Vivienne and Virgil, now close friends, often laughed about how a simple can of paint had changed everything.

As the days went by, they both began to wonder if perhaps PANTONE Warm Gray 3 wasn’t just a color, but a little bit of magic hidden in plain sight - a reminder that even the most ordinary things can hold the most extraordinary secrets.
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