PANTONE 162-2-2 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#C4C4C2

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RGB196, 196, 194

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CMYK0, 0, 1, 23

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HSL60°, 2%, 76%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 162-2-2 U

#C3C3C1

#AFAFAC

#9E9E9A

#8A8A85

#787873

#63635F

#4E4E4B

#3C3C39

#272725

#151514

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 162-2-2 U

#C3C3C1

#C8C8C6

#D0D0CE

#D5D5D3

#DCDCDB

#E1E1E0

#E6E6E5

#EEEEED

#F3F3F2

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#C4C4C2

#C1C1C3

Analogous

#C3C2C1

#C4C4C2

#C2C3C1

Triadic

#C4C4C2

#C1C3C3

#C3C1C3

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 3 UP	#C2C4C2	ΔE 0.78
PANTONE 14-4203 TPG	#C6C4C3	ΔE 0.91
PANTONE 14-4201 TCX	#C5C6C5	ΔE 0.94
PANTONE PQ-10102C	#C3C5C4	ΔE 0.98

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #C4C4C2;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #C4C4C2;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4C4C2 0%, #8A8A85 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
#C4C4C2 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#C4C4C2 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#C4C4C3 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 162-2-2 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 76%. 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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