PANTONE P 85-9 C
Neutral Light Pink
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 85-9 C
#C8BAC9
#B6A4B7
#A690A7
#947996
#816783
#6B556D
#544356
#413442
#2A222B
#171217
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 85-9 C
#C8BAC9
#CDC0CE
#D4C9D4
#D8CED9
#DFD7E0
#E4DDE4
#E8E2E9
#EFEBEF
#F4F1F4
#FAF9FB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C8BAC9
#BBC9BA
Analogous
#C1BAC9
#C8BAC9
#C9BAC3
Triadic
#C8BAC9
#C9C8BA
#BAC9C8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 90-9 U | #C6B7C7 | ΔE 1.18 | |
| PANTONE 665 UP | #C6BACB | ΔE 1.36 | |
| PANTONE P 85-1 U | #CEBCCA | ΔE 1.98 | |
| PANTONE 14-3606 TSX | #C7BDCE | ΔE 2.09 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C8BAC9;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C8BAC9;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8BAC9 0%, #947996 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
#B9BDCA (Red Blind)
#B9BDCA (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BCBFC8 (Green Blind)
#BCBFC8 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#C9BBBF (Blue Blind)
#C9BBBF (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 85-9 C is a desaturated pink with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #C8BAC9, placing it in the pink region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 296°.
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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