PANTONE 162-2-5 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 162-2-5 U
#8C8987
#7F7C7A
#706D6B
#63605F
#535150
#464443
#393837
#2A2828
#1D1C1B
#0D0D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 162-2-5 U
#8C8987
#999594
#A3A09F
#AFADAC
#B9B7B6
#C6C4C3
#D2D1D0
#DCDBDB
#E9E8E8
#F3F2F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8B8887
#878B8C
Analogous
#8C8789
#8B8887
#8C8B87
Triadic
#8B8887
#878C89
#89878C
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Gypsum | #8C8887 | ΔE 0.42 | |
| PANTONE Profile Gray | #898887 | ΔE 0.84 | |
| PANTONE 2332 U | #8A8987 | ΔE 0.97 | |
| PANTONE 161-1-3 U | #8C8B8A | ΔE 1.28 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8B8887;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8B8887;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B8887 0%, #63605F 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#898887 (Red Blind)
#898887 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#898987 (Green Blind)
#898987 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#8C8888 (Blue Blind)
#8C8888 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 162-2-5 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 54%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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