PANTONE 16-0000 TPX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#9D9E9C

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RGB157, 158, 156

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CMYK1, 0, 1, 38

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HSL90°, 1%, 62%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-0000 TPX

#9E9F9D

#8F908E

#80817E

#6E6F6D

#5E5F5D

#4F504E

#40403F

#303130

#1F1F1E

#0F0F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-0000 TPX

#9E9F9D

#A8A9A7

#B3B3B2

#BABBB9

#C4C5C4

#CFCFCE

#D9D9D8

#E3E3E3

#EBEBEA

#F5F5F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#9D9E9C

#9E9D9F

Analogous

#9F9F9D

#9D9E9C

#9D9F9D

Triadic

#9D9E9C

#9D9E9F

#9F9D9E

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 16-4702 TPG	#9C9E9D	ΔE 0.70
PANTONE 16-4402 TCX	#9F9F9C	ΔE 0.82
PANTONE Gray Illusions	#9F9E9D	ΔE 0.95
PANTONE 16-4402 TPX	#9A9C99	ΔE 1.08

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #9D9E9C;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #9D9E9C;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D9E9C 0%, #6E6F6D 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
#9E9E9C (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9E9E9C (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#9D9E9D (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-0000 TPX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 62%. 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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