PANTONE PQ-9103C

Neutral Near White

Technical Values

HEX#D5D8D2

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RGB213, 216, 210

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CMYK1, 0, 3, 15

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HSL90°, 7%, 84%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-9103C

#D6D9D3

#C2C6BE

#ABB1A5

#969E8F

#808877

#6B7364

#575D51

#40443B

#2B2E28

#141613

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-9103C

#D6D9D3

#DBDED9

#DEE0DC

#E3E5E1

#E6E7E4

#EBECE9

#F0F1EF

#F2F3F1

#F7F8F7

#FAFAFA

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#D5D8D2

#D6D3D9

Analogous

#D9D9D3

#D5D8D2

#D3D9D3

Triadic

#D5D8D2

#D3D6D9

#D9D3D6

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 12-5203 TCX	#D3D8D2	ΔE 0.77
PANTONE 6197 C	#D7D9D2	ΔE 0.78
PANTONE Murmur	#D2D8D2	ΔE 1.15
PANTONE 9102 C	#D8DBD6	ΔE 1.21

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #D5D8D2;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #D5D8D2;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D5D8D2 0%, #969E8F 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
#D9D7D2 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#D8D7D2 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#D5D7D6 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-9103C is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 84%. 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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