PANTONE 16-4402 TPX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#9A9C99

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RGB154, 156, 153

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CMYK1, 0, 2, 39

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HSL100°, 1%, 61%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-4402 TPX

#9B9D9B

#8C8D8B

#7D7E7C

#6D6F6D

#5E5F5D

#4F504E

#3D3E3D

#2E2E2D

#1E1F1E

#0F0F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-4402 TPX

#9B9D9B

#A5A7A5

#B0B1AF

#BABBB9

#C4C5C4

#CECFCE

#D6D7D6

#E0E1E0

#EBEBEA

#F5F5F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#9A9C99

#9C9B9D

Analogous

#9C9D9B

#9A9C99

#9B9D9B

Triadic

#9A9C99

#9B9B9D

#9D9B9B

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 423 UP	#989C99	ΔE 0.81
PANTONE Limestone	#989A98	ΔE 0.91
PANTONE 16-4703 TPG	#999A98	ΔE 0.92
PANTONE 16-4703 TCX	#9B9B97	ΔE 1.03

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #9A9C99;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #9A9C99;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9A9C99 0%, #6D6F6D 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
#9C9B99 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9C9B99 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#9A9C9B (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-4402 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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