Gray. It is the color of intellect, wisdom and knowledge. It represents neutrality, sophistication, balance and intelligence. But what’s the significance for you and your business? When developing a brand palette, the inclination is to strive for striking colors that are bright and forward. That’s all well and good, yet a neutral color or two in your brand palette is a win. And gray, particularly the spectrum from Pantone 433 to 427 are a fabulous “accent” or “complementary” color.Â