PANTONE 163-2-6 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 163-2-6 U
#82858C
#76787F
#67696F
#5B5D62
#4E5055
#424448
#333538
#27282A
#1B1C1D
#0C0D0D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 163-2-6 U
#82858C
#909298
#9A9DA2
#A7AAAE
#B5B6BA
#C2C3C7
#CDCED0
#DADBDD
#E7E8E9
#F2F2F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#83868D
#8C8982
Analogous
#828A8C
#83868D
#84828C
Triadic
#83868D
#8C8285
#858C82
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 17-3913 TPG | #87888F | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 4278 UP | #82838A | ΔE 1.28 | |
| PANTONE Skyrocket | #86868C | ΔE 1.38 | |
| PANTONE 4278 U | #818489 | ΔE 1.39 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #83868D;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #83868D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #83868D 0%, #5B5D62 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#84868D (Red Blind)
#84868D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#83858D (Green Blind)
#83858D (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#818788 (Blue Blind)
#818788 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 163-2-6 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 53%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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