PANTONE 161-1-1 U

Neutral Near White

Technical Values

HEX#D6D4D0

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RGB214, 212, 208

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CMYK0, 1, 3, 16

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HSL40°, 7%, 83%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 161-1-1 U

#D7D5D1

#C4C1BB

#AEAAA2

#9B968C

#888277

#736E64

#5A564E

#44413B

#2E2C28

#161513

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 161-1-1 U

#D7D5D1

#DBDAD6

#DEDCD9

#E3E1DE

#E7E6E4

#ECEBE9

#EEEEEC

#F3F3F1

#F8F8F7

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#D6D4D0

#D1D3D7

Analogous

#D7D2D1

#D6D4D0

#D6D7D1

Triadic

#D6D4D0

#D1D7D5

#D5D1D7

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 1 UP	#D7D4CF	ΔE 0.67
PANTONE 161-1-1 C	#D5D4D2	ΔE 1.12
PANTONE 154-1-1 C	#D4D1CC	ΔE 1.22
PANTONE 161-1-1 CP	#D2D2CC	ΔE 1.53

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #D6D4D0;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #D6D4D0;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6D4D0 0%, #9B968C 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
#D5D4D0 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#D6D4D0 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#D7D3D3 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 161-1-1 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 83%. 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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