PANTONE 165-2-3 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 165-2-3 U
#B1ABA5
#A09992
#928A81
#80786F
#6D665F
#5D5751
#4A4540
#37332F
#23211F
#131211
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 165-2-3 U
#B1ABA5
#B8B3AD
#C1BDB8
#C8C4C0
#D0CCC8
#D9D6D3
#E0DEDC
#E7E6E4
#EEEDEC
#F8F7F7
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B0AAA4
#A5ABB1
Analogous
#B1A5A5
#B0AAA4
#B1B1A5
Triadic
#B0AAA4
#A5B1AB
#ABA5B1
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Warm Gray 4 CP | #B2AAA4 | ΔE 0.82 | |
| PANTONE 2331 XGC | #ADA8A3 | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE 401 U | #B3ADA7 | ΔE 1.11 | |
| PANTONE 2331 CP | #AFAAA6 | ΔE 1.18 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B0AAA4;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B0AAA4;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B0AAA4 0%, #80786F 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
#ACAAA4 (Red Blind)
#ACAAA4 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#AEABA4 (Green Blind)
#AEABA4 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#B3A9A8 (Blue Blind)
#B3A9A8 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 165-2-3 U 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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