PANTONE 53-2-2 C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#ABA6B3

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RGB171, 166, 179

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CMYK4, 7, 0, 30

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HSL263°, 8%, 68%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 53-2-2 C

#ACA7B4

#9A94A4

#888093

#787184

#676071

#55505E

#443F4A

#322F37

#232127

#121013

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 53-2-2 C

#ACA7B4

#B4AFBB

#BBB7C2

#C6C2CB

#CECBD2

#D5D3D9

#DDDBE1

#E5E3E8

#EFEEF1

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#ABA6B3

#AFB4A7

Analogous

#A7A8B4

#ABA6B3

#B2A7B4

Triadic

#ABA6B3

#B4ACA7

#A7B4AC

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 2358 C	#ADA4AE	ΔE 2.38
PANTONE 4134 CP	#A2A2AE	ΔE 2.76
PANTONE Raindrops	#B1AAB3	ΔE 2.83
PANTONE 5295 UP	#AEACBC	ΔE 2.87

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #ABA6B3;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #ABA6B3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ABA6B3 0%, #787184 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
#A4A8B4 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#A5A8B3 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#AAA8AA (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 53-2-2 C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 68%. 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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