PANTONE 161-1-2 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#AAA8A5

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RGB170, 168, 165

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CMYK0, 1, 3, 33

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HSL36°, 3%, 66%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 161-1-2 U

#ABA9A6

#9A9793

#8B8884

#797672

#696763

#575552

#444340

#353331

#222120

#121211

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 161-1-2 U

#ABA9A6

#B2B0AE

#BCBBB8

#C4C2C0

#CECCCA

#D5D4D2

#DCDCDA

#E6E6E5

#EEEDED

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#AAA8A5

#A6A8AB

Analogous

#ABA6A6

#AAA8A5

#AAABA6

Triadic

#AAA8A5

#A6ABA9

#A9A6AB

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 4282 UP	#ABA8A7	ΔE 1.12
PANTONE 161-1-2 C	#A9A8A7	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE 15-0000 TPX	#ABA8A3	ΔE 1.18
PANTONE 15-3800 TPX	#A9A5A2	ΔE 1.24

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #AAA8A5;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #AAA8A5;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AAA8A5 0%, #797672 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
#A9A8A5 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A9A8A5 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#ABA7A7 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 161-1-2 U 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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