PANTONE 16-5803 TPX

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#9E9E98

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RGB158, 158, 152

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CMYK0, 0, 4, 38

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HSL60°, 3%, 61%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-5803 TPX

#9F9F99

#909089

#818179

#71716A

#61615C

#51514D

#3F3F3B

#2F2F2D

#20201E

#10100F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-5803 TPX

#9F9F99

#A8A8A3

#B2B2AE

#BCBCB8

#C6C6C3

#D0D0CD

#D7D7D5

#E1E1DF

#EBEBEA

#F5F5F4

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#9E9E98

#99999F

Analogous

#9F9C99

#9E9E98

#9C9F99

Triadic

#9E9E98

#999F9F

#9F999F

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 415 U	#9C9F9A	ΔE 1.36
PANTONE 16-5803 TCX	#9F9C97	ΔE 1.37
PANTONE 16-4703 TCX	#9B9B97	ΔE 1.53
PANTONE 16-0000 TCX	#9F9C98	ΔE 1.61

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #9E9E98;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #9E9E98;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9E9E98 0%, #71716A 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
#9F9D98 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9F9E98 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#9F9D9C (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 16-5803 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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