PANTONE 2358 UP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A49EA9

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RGB164, 158, 169

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CMYK3, 7, 0, 34

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HSL273°, 6%, 64%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2358 UP

#A49EA9

#958D9A

#837B8A

#736C7A

#615B67

#524D56

#433E46

#312E33

#211F23

#0F0E10

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2358 UP

#A49EA9

#AEA9B2

#B5B1B9

#C0BBC3

#C7C4CA

#D1CED4

#DCD9DD

#E3E1E5

#EDECEE

#F5F4F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A49EA9

#A3A99E

Analogous

#9E9EA9

#A49EA9

#A99EA8

Triadic

#A49EA9

#A9A49E

#9EA9A4

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 53-2-2 CP	#A39EAB	ΔE 1.18
PANTONE 2358 U	#A39BA7	ΔE 1.32
PANTONE 53-2-2 U	#A09CA8	ΔE 1.34
PANTONE 16-3905 TPG	#9D9CA9	ΔE 2.57

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A49EA9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A49EA9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A49EA9 0%, #736C7A 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
#9DA0AA (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9EA0A9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A49FA1 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 2358 UP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 64%. 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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