PANTONE 163-2-2 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#BDC2C4

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RGB189, 194, 196

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CMYK4, 1, 0, 23

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HSL197°, 6%, 75%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 163-2-2 CP

#BBC1C3

#A9B0B2

#939C9F

#808A8E

#6C767A

#5B6367

#484E51

#373C3E

#242729

#111213

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 163-2-2 CP

#BBC1C3

#C4C8CA

#C9CDCF

#D1D5D6

#D6DADB

#DFE1E2

#E4E6E7

#ECEEEE

#F1F3F3

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#BDC2C4

#C3BEBB

Analogous

#BBC3C1

#BDC2C4

#BBBDC3

Triadic

#BDC2C4

#C3BBC1

#C1C3BB

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-4203 TPX	#BBBFC0	ΔE 1.23
PANTONE 10102 C	#C1C4C5	ΔE 1.28
PANTONE 428 C	#C1C6C8	ΔE 1.45
PANTONE 162-2-2 C	#C0C1C3	ΔE 1.51

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #BDC2C4;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #BDC2C4;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDC2C4 0%, #808A8E 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
#C1C2C4 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#C0C1C4 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#BBC3C3 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 163-2-2 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 75%. 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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