PANTONE 159-1-1 U

Neutral Light Red

Technical Values

HEX#DCD2D1

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RGB220, 210, 209

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CMYK0, 5, 5, 14

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HSL5°, 14%, 84%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 159-1-1 U

#DCD1D0

#CABBB9

#B7A19F

#A58A88

#91716E

#7A5F5C

#634D4B

#493837

#312625

#171212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 159-1-1 U

#DCD1D0

#E0D7D6

#E2DAD9

#E7E0DF

#E9E3E2

#EDE8E8

#F2EEEE

#F4F1F0

#F8F6F6

#FBF9F9

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#DCD2D1

#D0DBDC

Analogous

#DCD0D5

#DCD2D1

#DCD7D0

Triadic

#DCD2D1

#D0DCD1

#D1D0DC

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 159-1-1 CP	#DAD3D1	ΔE 1.22
PANTONE 7632 XGC	#D8D0D0	ΔE 1.29
PANTONE 159-1-1 C	#DAD2D4	ΔE 1.79
PANTONE Lilac Ash	#D7CDCD	ΔE 1.84

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #DCD2D1;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #DCD2D1;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DCD2D1 0%, #A58A88 100%);

}

Accessibility (WCAG)

Contrast on White Text

AA FAIL

Contrast on Black Text

AA PASSAAA PASS

Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.

Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia
#D4D3D1 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#D6D5D1 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#DFD1D2 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 159-1-1 U is a desaturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #DCD2D1, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 5°.

This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.

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