PANTONE Desert Sage
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Desert Sage
#A7AE9E
#98A08D
#86907A
#77806B
#656C5A
#555C4D
#43483C
#34382E
#22241E
#0F110E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Desert Sage
#A7AE9E
#B1B7A9
#B8BEB1
#C3C7BC
#CACEC5
#D4D8D0
#DCDFD8
#E6E8E3
#EDEFEC
#F7F8F7
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A7AE9E
#A59EAE
Analogous
#AEAD9E
#A7AE9E
#9FAE9E
Triadic
#A7AE9E
#9EA7AE
#AE9EA7
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-0110 TCX | #A8AD9D | ΔE 0.82 | |
| PANTONE 4190 CP | #A6AE9C | ΔE 1.12 | |
| PANTONE 16-0110 TPG | #A4AB9C | ΔE 1.21 | |
| PANTONE 16-0110 TPX | #A3AB9A | ΔE 1.39 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A7AE9E;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A7AE9E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A7AE9E 0%, #77806B 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
#B0AC9D (Red Blind)
#B0AC9D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#AFAB9F (Green Blind)
#AFAB9F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#A8ACA9 (Blue Blind)
#A8ACA9 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Desert Sage 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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