PANTONE 53-2-2 CP

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A39EAB

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RGB163, 158, 171

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CMYK5, 8, 0, 33

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HSL263°, 7%, 65%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 53-2-2 CP

#A4A0AC

#958F9E

#837C8D

#736D7E

#625C6A

#534E5A

#413E47

#322F37

#211F23

#0F0E10

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 53-2-2 CP

#A4A0AC

#AFAAB5

#B6B3BD

#C1BEC6

#C9C6CD

#D3D1D7

#DBD9DE

#E5E4E7

#EDECEE

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A39EAB

#A7ACA0

Analogous

#A0A1AC

#A39EAB

#ABA0AC

Triadic

#A39EAB

#ACA4A0

#A0ACA4

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 53-2-2 U	#A09CA8	ΔE 1.07
PANTONE 2358 UP	#A49EA9	ΔE 1.18
PANTONE 2358 U	#A39BA7	ΔE 1.61
PANTONE 16-3905 TPG	#9D9CA9	ΔE 1.90

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A39EAB;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A39EAB;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A39EAB 0%, #736D7E 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
#9CA0AC (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9DA0AB (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A2A0A2 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 53-2-2 CP 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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