PANTONE PQ-10105C

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#AAADAE

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RGB170, 173, 174

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CMYK2, 1, 0, 32

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HSL195°, 2%, 67%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-10105C

#A9ACAD

#979A9B

#878B8C

#75797A

#646768

#555858

#434646

#323434

#202122

#111212

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-10105C

#A9ACAD

#B1B3B4

#BBBDBE

#C3C5C6

#CBCDCD

#D5D7D7

#DDDEDF

#E5E6E6

#EDEDEE

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#AAADAE

#ADAAA9

Analogous

#A9ADAC

#AAADAE

#A9AAAD

Triadic

#AAADAE

#ADA9AC

#ACADA9

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 10450 C	#A8ACAD	ΔE 0.60
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 CP	#ADAEB0	ΔE 1.07
PANTONE PQ-10104C	#ADB0B1	ΔE 1.11
PANTONE 164-2-3 CP	#A9ACAB	ΔE 1.15

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #AAADAE;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #AAADAE;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AAADAE 0%, #75797A 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
#ACADAE (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#ACACAE (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#A9ADAD (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-10105C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 67%. 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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