PANTONE 163-2-1 CP

Neutral Near White

Technical Values

HEX#D9DAD8

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RGB217, 218, 216

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CMYK0, 0, 1, 15

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HSL90°, 3%, 85%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 163-2-1 CP

#D9DAD8

#C4C6C3

#ADB0AB

#969A93

#82867E

#6E716A

#575954

#424440

#2B2D2A

#141514

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 163-2-1 CP

#D9DAD8

#DEDFDD

#E0E1DF

#E6E6E5

#E8E9E7

#EDEEED

#F0F0EF

#F5F5F4

#F7F8F7

#FCFDFC

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#D9DAD8

#D9D8DA

Analogous

#DADAD8

#D9DAD8

#D8DAD8

Triadic

#D9DAD8

#D8D9DA

#DAD8D9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Cool Gray 1 C	#D9D9D6	ΔE 0.72
PANTONE Cool Gray 1 U	#DBDAD8	ΔE 0.77
PANTONE Cool Gray 1 CP	#DCDDDB	ΔE 1.06
PANTONE Cool Gray 1 XGC	#D8DADA	ΔE 1.12

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #D9DAD8;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #D9DAD8;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9DAD8 0%, #969A93 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
#DADAD8 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#DADAD8 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#D9DAD9 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 163-2-1 CP 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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