PANTONE 159-1-2 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B4A5A7

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RGB180, 165, 167

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CMYK0, 8, 7, 29

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HSL352°, 9%, 68%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 159-1-2 C

#B5A6A8

#A59395

#947F82

#856F72

#725F62

#5F4F51

#4B3F40

#382E30

#272021

#131011

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 159-1-2 C

#B5A6A8

#BCAEB0

#C3B7B8

#CCC2C3

#D3CACB

#DAD3D4

#E1DBDC

#E8E3E4

#F1EEEF

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B4A5A7

#A6B5B3

Analogous

#B5A6AF

#B4A5A7

#B5ABA6

Triadic

#B4A5A7

#A8B5A6

#A6A8B5

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cloud Gray	#B7A9AC	ΔE 1.59
PANTONE 15-3802 TPG	#B5A8AC	ΔE 1.72
PANTONE 159-1-2 U	#B1A3A2	ΔE 1.85
PANTONE 15-3802 TCX	#B6AAAC	ΔE 2.01

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B4A5A7;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B4A5A7;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B4A5A7 0%, #856F72 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
#A7A7A7 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AAA9A7 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B7A4A6 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 159-1-2 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 68%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.

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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