PANTONE 436 XGC

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#AAA1A3

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RGB170, 161, 163

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CMYK0, 5, 4, 33

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HSL347°, 5%, 65%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 436 XGC

#AAA1A3

#9C9193

#8B7E81

#7B6F72

#685E61

#585052

#463F40

#363032

#231F20

#100F0F

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 436 XGC

#AAA1A3

#B4ACAE

#BBB4B6

#C5BFC0

#CCC7C8

#D6D1D2

#DDDADA

#E7E4E5

#EEECED

#F8F7F7

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#AAA1A3

#A1AAA8

Analogous

#AAA1A8

#AAA1A3

#AAA4A1

Triadic

#AAA1A3

#A3AAA1

#A1A3AA

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE P 173-2 U	#ABA1A1	ΔE 1.19
PANTONE 407 U	#AAA1A0	ΔE 1.62
PANTONE 4283 C	#A9A2A1	ΔE 1.74
PANTONE P 173-3 C	#A8A2A1	ΔE 1.92

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #AAA1A3;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #AAA1A3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AAA1A3 0%, #7B6F72 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
#A2A2A3 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A4A4A3 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#ACA1A2 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 436 XGC is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 65%. 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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