PANTONE 162-2-3 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1ADAA

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RGB177, 173, 170

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CMYK0, 2, 4, 31

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HSL26°, 4%, 68%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 162-2-3 U

#B1ADAA

#A09B98

#8E8985

#7F7A76

#6D6864

#5A5653

#484442

#353331

#252422

#131211

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 162-2-3 U

#B1ADAA

#B8B5B2

#BFBCBA

#C9C7C5

#D0CECD

#D8D6D5

#DFDEDD

#E7E5E4

#F0F0EF

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1ADAA

#AAAEB1

Analogous

#B1AAAB

#B1ADAA

#B1B0AA

Triadic

#B1ADAA

#AAB1AD

#ADAAB1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 165-2-3 C	#B2ADAC	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE 15-0703 TPX	#B0ADAC	ΔE 1.17
PANTONE 2331 CP	#AFAAA6	ΔE 1.26
PANTONE 15-0703 TCX	#B4ADAB	ΔE 1.29

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1ADAA;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1ADAA;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1ADAA 0%, #7F7A76 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
#AEADAA (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFAEAA (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B3ACAC (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 162-2-3 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 68%. 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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