PANTONE 162-2-2 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#BCBBB9

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RGB188, 187, 185

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CMYK0, 1, 2, 26

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HSL40°, 2%, 73%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 162-2-2 CP

#BCBBB9

#AAA9A7

#969592

#858380

#72716E

#605F5C

#4B4A48

#393837

#272725

#121211

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 162-2-2 CP

#BCBBB9

#C3C2C1

#C8C7C6

#D0CFCE

#D7D6D5

#DFDEDD

#E4E3E2

#EBEBEA

#F3F2F2

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#BCBBB9

#B9BABC

Analogous

#BCB9B9

#BCBBB9

#BBBCB9

Triadic

#BCBBB9

#B9BCBB

#BBB9BC

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE P 179-4 U	#B9B9B7	ΔE 0.90
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 UP	#BABCB9	ΔE 1.24
PANTONE 14-4203 TCX	#BEBDBD	ΔE 1.31
PANTONE Cool Gray 4 C	#BBBCBC	ΔE 1.37

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #BCBBB9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #BCBBB9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCBBB9 0%, #858380 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
#BCBBB9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#BCBBB9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#BDBBBA (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 162-2-2 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 73%. 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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