PANTONE 163-2-4 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 163-2-4 U
#9A9DA2
#8A8E93
#7A7E85
#696D72
#5B5D62
#4C4E52
#3D3F42
#2F3032
#1D1E20
#0F0F10
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 163-2-4 U
#9A9DA2
#A5A7AC
#AFB2B6
#B7BABD
#C2C4C7
#CDCED0
#D7D8DA
#E2E3E4
#EAEAEB
#F4F5F5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#9B9EA3
#A29F9A
Analogous
#9AA1A2
#9B9EA3
#9B9AA2
Triadic
#9B9EA3
#A29A9D
#9DA29A
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-3916 TPG | #9C9EA4 | ΔE 0.66 | |
| PANTONE 16-3850 TCX | #9EA1A6 | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 16-3915 TPX | #989BA0 | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 7539 U | #9A9EA1 | ΔE 1.14 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #9B9EA3;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #9B9EA3;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9B9EA3 0%, #696D72 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
#9D9EA3 (Red Blind)
#9D9EA3 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#9C9DA3 (Green Blind)
#9C9DA3 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#999FA0 (Blue Blind)
#999FA0 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 163-2-4 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 62%. 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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