PANTONE 162-2-6 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 162-2-6 U
#878382
#7A7775
#6D6A69
#5E5B5A
#514E4D
#444241
#373534
#2A2828
#1A1919
#0D0D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 162-2-6 U
#878382
#94908F
#A09D9C
#AAA7A7
#B7B4B4
#C3C1C1
#D0CECE
#DCDBDB
#E6E5E5
#F3F2F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#868382
#828687
Analogous
#878283
#868382
#878682
Triadic
#868382
#828783
#838287
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 17-4016 TCX | #848282 | ΔE 0.86 | |
| PANTONE 18-4105 TPG | #878583 | ΔE 0.94 | |
| PANTONE 162-2-5 CP | #878380 | ΔE 1.23 | |
| PANTONE 17-1502 TPG | #868485 | ΔE 1.28 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #868382;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #868382;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #868382 0%, #5E5B5A 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
#848382 (Red Blind)
#848382 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#848482 (Green Blind)
#848482 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#878383 (Blue Blind)
#878383 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 162-2-6 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 52%. 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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