PANTONE 16-3803 TCX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A39CA0

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RGB163, 156, 160

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CMYK0, 4, 2, 36

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HSL326°, 4%, 63%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-3803 TCX

#A49DA1

#968D92

#857A80

#756C71

#655D61

#554E52

#423D40

#322F31

#222021

#100F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-3803 TCX

#A49DA1

#AEA7AB

#B6AFB3

#BFBABD

#C9C5C7

#D3CFD1

#DAD7D9

#E4E2E3

#EEECED

#F5F4F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A39CA0

#9DA4A0

Analogous

#A49DA4

#A39CA0

#A49D9D

Triadic

#A39CA0

#A1A49D

#9DA1A4

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Gull Gray	#A49CA0	ΔE 0.41
PANTONE 4283 U	#A39C9E	ΔE 1.09
PANTONE 16-3803 TPG	#A6A0A6	ΔE 1.88
PANTONE P 173-4 C	#9F9A9B	ΔE 2.01

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A39CA0;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A39CA0;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A39CA0 0%, #756C71 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
#9C9DA0 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9E9EA0 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A49C9D (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-3803 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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