PANTONE 160-1-1 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#C4C4C4

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RGB196, 196, 196

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CMYK0, 0, 0, 23

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HSL0°, 0%, 77%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 160-1-1 U

#C4C4C4

#B0B0B0

#9E9E9E

#8A8A8A

#757575

#636363

#4F4F4F

#3B3B3B

#262626

#141414

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 160-1-1 U

#C4C4C4

#C9C9C9

#D1D1D1

#D6D6D6

#DBDBDB

#E3E3E3

#E8E8E8

#EDEDED

#F2F2F2

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#C4C4C4

Analogous

#C4C4C4

Triadic

#C4C4C4

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Lunar Rock	#C5C5C5	ΔE 0.36
PANTONE 14-4002 TPX	#C6C6C6	ΔE 0.72
PANTONE Antarctica	#C6C5C6	ΔE 0.78
PANTONE 14-4201 TCX	#C5C6C5	ΔE 0.88

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #C4C4C4;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #C4C4C4;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4C4C4 0%, #8A8A8A 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
#C4C4C4 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#C4C4C4 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#C4C4C4 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 160-1-1 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 77%. 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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