PANTONE 53-2-3 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 53-2-3 U
#898391
#7C7584
#6D6774
#615B67
#514D56
#454149
#38353B
#29262B
#1C1A1E
#0D0C0E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 53-2-3 U
#898391
#96909D
#A09BA6
#ADA9B2
#B7B3BC
#C4C1C8
#D1CED4
#DBD9DD
#E8E7E9
#F2F1F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8A8491
#8A9183
Analogous
#838391
#8A8491
#908391
Triadic
#8A8491
#918983
#839189
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 8460 | #89848F | ΔE 1.16 | |
| PANTONE 4127 CP | #858290 | ΔE 1.71 | |
| PANTONE 53-2-3 CP | #868592 | ΔE 2.01 | |
| PANTONE 17-3810 TCX | #8C8596 | ΔE 2.30 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8A8491;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8A8491;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A8491 0%, #615B67 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#828692 (Red Blind)
#828692 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#838691 (Green Blind)
#838691 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#898588 (Blue Blind)
#898588 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 53-2-3 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 54%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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