PANTONE 16-3801 TCX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A39E9E

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RGB163, 158, 158

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CMYK0, 3, 3, 36

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HSL0°, 3%, 63%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-3801 TCX

#A39E9E

#958E8E

#837C7C

#746D6D

#645E5E

#544F4F

#423E3E

#322F2F

#222020

#100F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-3801 TCX

#A39E9E

#ADA8A8

#B5B0B0

#BFBBBB

#C9C5C5

#D2D0D0

#DAD8D8

#E4E2E2

#EEEDED

#F5F4F4

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A39E9E

#9EA3A3

Analogous

#A39EA1

#A39E9E

#A3A19E

Triadic

#A39E9E

#9EA39E

#9E9EA3

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Opal Gray	#A49E9E	ΔE 0.41
PANTONE 16-3902 TSX	#A29C9C	ΔE 0.78
PANTONE 16-3801 TPG	#A49D9D	ΔE 0.83
PANTONE 16-3801 TPX	#A09D9C	ΔE 1.09

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A39E9E;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A39E9E;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A39E9E 0%, #746D6D 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
#9F9F9E (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A09F9E (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A49E9E (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-3801 TCX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 63%. 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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