PANTONE 402 UP
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 402 UP
#A49F98
#969088
#878178
#746F67
#645F59
#54504A
#44403C
#33312E
#201F1D
#100F0E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 402 UP
#A49F98
#AEA9A3
#B7B3AE
#BEBBB6
#C8C5C1
#D1CFCC
#DBD9D6
#E5E3E1
#ECEBE9
#F5F5F4
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A5A099
#989DA4
Analogous
#A49998
#A5A099
#A3A498
Triadic
#A5A099
#98A49F
#9F98A4
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 402 U | #A29D98 | ΔE 1.53 | |
| PANTONE P 176-1 U | #A4A39C | ΔE 1.80 | |
| PANTONE Warm Gray 5 U | #A9A29E | ΔE 2.00 | |
| PANTONE 157-1-2 U | #A59C95 | ΔE 2.01 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A5A099;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A5A099;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A5A099 0%, #746F67 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
#A2A099 (Red Blind)
#A2A099 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A3A199 (Green Blind)
#A3A199 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#A89F9E (Blue Blind)
#A89F9E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 402 UP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 62%. 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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