PANTONE 163-2-1 C
Neutral Near White
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 163-2-1 C
#D6DADB
#C0C7C8
#A8B1B3
#8F9B9E
#79878B
#667275
#515A5D
#3E4547
#282D2E
#131516
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 163-2-1 C
#D6DADB
#DCDFE0
#DEE2E3
#E4E7E7
#E6E9EA
#ECEEEE
#EFF0F1
#F4F5F6
#F7F8F8
#FCFDFD
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#D7DBDC
#DBD7D6
Analogous
#D6DBDA
#D7DBDC
#D6D8DB
Triadic
#D7DBDC
#DBD6DA
#DADBD6
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Cool Gray 1 XGC | #D8DADA | ΔE 0.96 | |
| PANTONE 12-4401 TSX | #D9DBDE | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE Blue Blush | #D6DBD9 | ΔE 1.56 | |
| PANTONE P 179-2 C | #DDDDDD | ΔE 1.89 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #D7DBDC;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #D7DBDC;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D7DBDC 0%, #8F9B9E 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
#DADBDC (Red Blind)
#DADBDC (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#D9DADC (Green Blind)
#D9DADC (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#D6DBDB (Blue Blind)
#D6DBDB (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 163-2-1 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 85%. 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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