PANTONE 161-1-2 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A9A8A7

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RGB169, 168, 167

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CMYK0, 1, 1, 34

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HSL30°, 1%, 66%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 161-1-2 C

#A9A8A7

#979695

#888786

#767574

#676665

#555453

#434242

#343332

#212121

#121212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 161-1-2 C

#A9A8A7

#B1B0AF

#BBBAB9

#C2C2C1

#CDCCCB

#D4D4D3

#DCDBDB

#E6E6E5

#EDEDED

#F7F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A9A8A7

#A7A8A9

Analogous

#A9A7A7

#A9A8A7

#A9A9A7

Triadic

#A9A8A7

#A7A9A8

#A8A7A9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 4282 UP	#ABA8A7	ΔE 0.81
PANTONE 161-1-2 U	#AAA8A5	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C	#A7A8A9	ΔE 1.38
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 XGC	#A6A9A8	ΔE 1.57

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A9A8A7;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A9A8A7;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9A8A7 0%, #767574 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
#A8A8A7 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A9A8A7 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A9A8A8 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 161-1-2 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 66%. 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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