PANTONE 442 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A9B6B3

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RGB169, 182, 179

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CMYK7, 0, 2, 29

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HSL166°, 8%, 69%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 442 CP

#AAB6B3

#96A6A2

#839591

#718480

#60716D

#52605D

#424D4A

#313A38

#212725

#101313

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 442 CP

#AAB6B3

#B2BDBB

#BAC4C2

#C2CBC9

#CBD2D1

#D6DCDA

#DEE3E2

#E6EAE9

#EEF1F0

#F7F8F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A9B6B3

#B6AAAD

Analogous

#AAB6AD

#A9B6B3

#AAB3B6

Triadic

#A9B6B3

#B3AAB6

#B6B3AA

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 15-4704 TPX	#A9B3AE	ΔE 1.84
PANTONE 15-4702 TPX	#A4B1AE	ΔE 1.85
PANTONE 15-4702 TCX	#A8B1AE	ΔE 2.15
PANTONE 15-4003 TPG	#B0B8B4	ΔE 2.29

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A9B6B3;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A9B6B3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9B6B3 0%, #718480 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
#B5B4B3 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B2B2B3 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A6B7B5 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 442 CP 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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