PANTONE 16-3915 TPX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#989BA0

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RGB152, 155, 160

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CMYK5, 3, 0, 37

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HSL218°, 4%, 61%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-3915 TPX

#989AA0

#888B91

#787C82

#696C72

#5B5D62

#4C4E52

#3B3D40

#2C2D30

#1D1E20

#0F0F10

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-3915 TPX

#989AA0

#A2A5A9

#ADAFB3

#B7B9BD

#C2C4C7

#CDCED0

#D5D6D8

#DFE0E2

#EAEAEB

#F4F5F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#989BA0

#A09D98

Analogous

#989EA0

#989BA0

#9998A0

Triadic

#989BA0

#A0989A

#9AA098

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cityscape	#9B9CA0	ΔE 1.12
PANTONE 163-2-4 U	#9B9EA3	ΔE 1.13
PANTONE P 174-4 C	#94999E	ΔE 1.21
PANTONE 17-5104 TPG	#96999C	ΔE 1.35

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #989BA0;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #989BA0;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #989BA0 0%, #696C72 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
#9A9BA0 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#999AA0 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#969C9D (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-3915 TPX is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 61%. 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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