PANTONE 16-0110 TCX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A8AD9D

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RGB168, 173, 157

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CMYK3, 0, 9, 32

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HSL79°, 9%, 65%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-0110 TCX

#A9AE9E

#9AA08D

#89907A

#79806B

#676C5A

#575C4D

#44483C

#35382E

#22241E

#10110E

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-0110 TCX

#A9AE9E

#B3B7A9

#BABEB1

#C4C7BC

#CBCEC5

#D5D8D0

#DCDFD8

#E6E8E3

#EEEFEC

#F8F8F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A8AD9D

#A39EAE

Analogous

#AEAB9E

#A8AD9D

#A1AE9E

Triadic

#A8AD9D

#9EA9AE

#AE9EA9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Desert Sage	#A7AE9E	ΔE 0.82
PANTONE 16-0110 TPG	#A4AB9C	ΔE 1.32
PANTONE 7537 CP	#ACB0A1	ΔE 1.38
PANTONE 4190 CP	#A6AE9C	ΔE 1.53

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A8AD9D;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A8AD9D;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8AD9D 0%, #79806B 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
#B0AB9C (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFAB9E (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#AAABA8 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-0110 TCX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 65%. 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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