PANTONE 165-2-3 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B2ADAC

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RGB178, 173, 172

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CMYK0, 3, 3, 30

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HSL10°, 4%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 165-2-3 C

#B3AEAD

#A29C9A

#918988

#7F7776

#6D6664

#5D5756

#4A4545

#383433

#252322

#131111

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 165-2-3 C

#B3AEAD

#BAB6B5

#C2BEBD

#C9C5C5

#D0CDCD

#DAD8D7

#E2E0DF

#E9E7E7

#F0EFEF

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B2ADAC

#ADB2B3

Analogous

#B3ADAF

#B2ADAC

#B3B1AD

Triadic

#B2ADAC

#ADB3AE

#AEADB3

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 15-0703 TPX	#B0ADAC	ΔE 0.81
PANTONE 15-0703 TCX	#B4ADAB	ΔE 1.01
PANTONE 162-2-3 U	#B1ADAA	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE P 173-1 U	#B4ACAC	ΔE 1.26

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B2ADAC;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B2ADAC;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2ADAC 0%, #7F7776 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
#AEADAC (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AFAEAC (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B3ACAD (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 165-2-3 C 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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