PANTONE 523 UP
Muted Light Pink
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 523 UP
#CAB1CD
#BC9BBF
#AB83AF
#9C6DA2
#875A8C
#724C76
#5A3C5D
#452E48
#2D1E2F
#150E16
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 523 UP
#CAB1CD
#D1BBD3
#D5C1D7
#DBCADD
#DFD0E1
#E6DAE7
#EAE0EB
#F0E9F1
#F4EFF5
#FBF9FB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#CAB1CD
#B4CDB1
Analogous
#BCB1CD
#CAB1CD
#CDB1C2
Triadic
#CAB1CD
#CDCAB1
#B1CDCA
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 88-3 C | #C9B1CF | ΔE 1.16 | |
| PANTONE Violet Dusk | #C9B3CF | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE P 83-11 C | #CCB0CB | ΔE 1.34 | |
| PANTONE 529 UP | #CFB3CE | ΔE 1.65 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #CAB1CD;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #CAB1CD;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CAB1CD 0%, #9C6DA2 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
#AFB7CE (Red Blind)
#AFB7CE (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B4B9CC (Green Blind)
#B4B9CC (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#CBB3BA (Blue Blind)
#CBB3BA (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 523 UP is a desaturated pink with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #CAB1CD, placing it in the pink region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 294°.
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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