PANTONE 164-2-3 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A9ACAB

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RGB169, 172, 171

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CMYK2, 0, 1, 33

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HSL160°, 2%, 67%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 164-2-3 CP

#A9ADAB

#979B9A

#878C8A

#757A79

#646867

#555857

#434645

#323433

#202221

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 164-2-3 CP

#A9ADAB

#B1B4B3

#BBBEBD

#C3C6C5

#CBCDCC

#D5D7D6

#DDDFDE

#E5E6E6

#EDEEED

#F7F8F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A9ACAB

#ADA9AA

Analogous

#A9ADAA

#A9ACAB

#A9ACAD

Triadic

#A9ACAB

#ABA9AD

#ADABA9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE Mirage Gray	#ABAFAE	ΔE 1.10
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 XGC	#A6A9A8	ΔE 1.12
PANTONE PQ-10105C	#AAADAE	ΔE 1.15
PANTONE 10450 C	#A8ACAD	ΔE 1.16

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A9ACAB;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A9ACAB;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9ACAB 0%, #757A79 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
#ACACAB (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#ABABAB (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A8ACAC (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 164-2-3 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 67%. 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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