PANTONE 163-2-3 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#ADB1B4

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RGB173, 177, 180

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CMYK4, 2, 0, 29

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HSL206°, 4%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 163-2-3 U

#ADB0B3

#9A9FA2

#888D91

#767B7F

#64696D

#565A5D

#45484A

#333638

#222425

#111213

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 163-2-3 U

#ADB0B3

#B5B8BA

#BDC0C2

#C5C7C9

#CDCFD0

#D7D9DA

#DFE1E2

#E7E8E9

#EFF0F0

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#ADB1B4

#B3B0AD

Analogous

#ADB3B3

#ADB1B4

#ADADB3

Triadic

#ADB1B4

#B3ADB0

#B0B3AD

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE High Rise	#AEB2B5	ΔE 0.37
PANTONE 15-4101 TCX	#ADB2B5	ΔE 0.48
PANTONE 14-4202 TCX	#AFB2B5	ΔE 0.59
PANTONE Harbor Mist	#AFB1B4	ΔE 0.78

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #ADB1B4;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #ADB1B4;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADB1B4 0%, #767B7F 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
#B0B1B4 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFB0B4 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#ABB2B2 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 163-2-3 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 69%. 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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