PANTONE 53-2-2 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#A09CA8

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RGB160, 156, 168

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CMYK5, 7, 0, 34

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HSL260°, 6%, 64%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 53-2-2 U

#A19EA9

#928D9A

#807B8A

#706C7A

#5F5B67

#504D56

#413E46

#2F2E33

#201F23

#0F0E10

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 53-2-2 U

#A19EA9

#ACA9B2

#B4B1B9

#BEBBC3

#C6C4CA

#D0CED4

#DBD9DD

#E2E1E5

#EDECEE

#F5F4F5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A09CA8

#A5A99E

Analogous

#9EA0A9

#A09CA8

#A79EA9

Triadic

#A09CA8

#A9A19E

#9EA9A1

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 53-2-2 CP	#A39EAB	ΔE 1.07
PANTONE Dapple Gray	#9C9BA7	ΔE 1.33
PANTONE 2358 UP	#A49EA9	ΔE 1.34
PANTONE 16-3905 TPG	#9D9CA9	ΔE 1.34

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A09CA8;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A09CA8;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A09CA8 0%, #706C7A 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
#9A9EA9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#9B9EA8 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#9F9DA0 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 53-2-2 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 64%. 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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