PANTONE 82-3-1 C
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 82-3-1 C
#A1B0BA
#8D9FAA
#788D9B
#687E8D
#596C78
#4A5964
#3B474F
#2B353B
#1E2529
#0F1215
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 82-3-1 C
#A1B0BA
#AAB7C0
#B3BFC7
#BEC9CF
#C7D0D6
#D0D7DC
#D9DFE3
#E2E6E9
#EDF0F2
#F6F8F8
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A1B0BA
#BAABA1
Analogous
#A1BAB7
#A1B0BA
#A1A4BA
Triadic
#A1B0BA
#BAA1B0
#B0BAA1
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 7544 UP | #A0B0B8 | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 82-3-1 U | #A0ADB6 | ΔE 1.34 | |
| PANTONE 429 CP | #A5AFB7 | ΔE 2.17 | |
| PANTONE 2162 CP | #99ABB7 | ΔE 2.58 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A1B0BA;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A1B0BA;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A1B0BA 0%, #687E8D 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
#ACAFBB (Red Blind)
#ACAFBB (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A8ACBA (Green Blind)
#A8ACBA (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#9BB3B3 (Blue Blind)
#9BB3B3 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 82-3-1 C is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #A1B0BA, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 204°.
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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