PANTONE 53-2-1 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#C2BCC2

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RGB194, 188, 194

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CMYK0, 3, 0, 24

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HSL300°, 5%, 75%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 53-2-1 CP

#C2BCC2

#B1A9B1

#9E949E

#8D818D

#786D78

#665C66

#504950

#3E383E

#282428

#131113

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 53-2-1 CP

#C2BCC2

#CAC4CA

#CFC9CF

#D6D1D6

#DBD7DB

#E2DFE2

#E7E4E7

#EEECEE

#F3F2F3

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#C2BCC2

#BCC2BC

Analogous

#BFBCC2

#C2BCC2

#C2BCBF

Triadic

#C2BCC2

#C2C2BC

#BCC2C2

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-3903 TCX	#C1BBBF	ΔE 1.12
PANTONE Lilac Marble	#C3BABF	ΔE 1.41
PANTONE 14-3903 TPG	#BFB9C2	ΔE 1.89
PANTONE 2473 U	#C6BBC2	ΔE 1.96

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #C2BCC2;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #C2BCC2;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2BCC2 0%, #8D818D 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
#BCBDC2 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#BDBEC2 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#C2BCBE (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 53-2-1 CP is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 75%. 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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