PANTONE 165-1-6 C
Deep Dark Near Black
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 165-1-6 C
#211E1C
#1E1C1A
#1C1917
#161413
#131210
#110F0E
#0E0D0C
#0B0A09
#060505
#030302
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 165-1-6 C
#211E1C
#3A3531
#534B46
#695F59
#81766E
#988D86
#ADA49F
#C2BCB7
#D5D0CD
#EAE8E6
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#221F1D
#1C1F21
Analogous
#211C1D
#221F1D
#21211C
Triadic
#221F1D
#1C211E
#1E1C21
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 20-0196 TPM | #1D1C1B | ΔE 2.15 | |
| PANTONE 154-1-7 CP | #1F1F1F | ΔE 2.24 | |
| PANTONE 159-1-7 CP | #201D1E | ΔE 2.31 | |
| PANTONE 153-1-7 C | #1D1E1B | ΔE 2.39 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #221F1D;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #221F1D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #221F1D 0%, #161413 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#201F1D (Red Blind)
#201F1D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#21201D (Green Blind)
#21201D (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#231E1E (Blue Blind)
#231E1E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 165-1-6 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 12%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This darker shade conveys depth and authority, making it ideal for premium branding, typographic elements, and high-contrast design compositions.
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