PANTONE 16-3801 TPX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A09D9C

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RGB160, 157, 156

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CMYK0, 2, 2, 37

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HSL15°, 2%, 62%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-3801 TPX

#A09D9C

#918E8D

#827E7D

#706D6B

#605D5C

#514E4D

#413F3E

#31302F

#1F1E1E

#100F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-3801 TPX

#A09D9C

#AAA7A7

#B4B2B1

#BCB9B9

#C6C4C3

#D0CECE

#DAD8D8

#E4E3E2

#EBEAEA

#F5F5F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A09D9C

#9C9FA0

Analogous

#A09C9D

#A09D9C

#A09F9C

Triadic

#A09D9C

#9CA09D

#9D9CA0

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Gray Illusions	#9F9E9D	ΔE 0.83
PANTONE 16-3802 TPX	#A09D9E	ΔE 1.09
PANTONE 16-3801 TCX	#A39E9E	ΔE 1.09
PANTONE Paloma	#9F9C99	ΔE 1.17

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A09D9C;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A09D9C;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A09D9C 0%, #706D6B 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
#9E9D9C (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9E9E9C (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A19D9D (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-3801 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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