cinzaclaro

The term cinzaclaro is used in design, branding, and product labeling to denote a pale gray shade. It is a compound of the Portuguese words cinza (gray) and claro (light), and it appears in catalogs and marketing materials aimed at Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking audiences. Because it is not a formal color standard, its exact hue can vary by manufacturer, medium, and lighting conditions.

In practice, cinzaclaro functions as a neutral background color in interiors, textiles, and graphic design. Designers employ it to achieve subtle contrast with whites and off-whites, or to soften bolder colors. The perception of the shade is influenced by surrounding colors and illumination, so color swatches may show different results in print versus digital media.

There is no single universal code for cinzaclaro within major color systems such as Pantone, RGB, CMYK, or RAL. Some paint, fabric, or digital brands assign their own names and codes to a shade described as cinzaclaro, resulting in a spectrum of closely related tones labeled with the term. As a result, the term is best understood as a family of pale grays rather than a precise color specification.

The term is primarily used in markets and contexts where Portuguese- or Portuguese-influenced naming prevails; in other regions, the same shade may be labeled as light gray or gris claro. See also gray, neutral colors, and color naming conventions.