PANTONE Raindrops

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#B1AAB3

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RGB177, 170, 179

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CMYK1, 5, 0, 30

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HSL287°, 6%, 68%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Raindrops

#B0A9B2

#9F96A2

#8E8391

#7F7382

#6C626F

#5A515C

#474149

#353036

#252226

#121113

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Raindrops

#B0A9B2

#B8B1B9

#BFB9C1

#C9C4CA

#D0CCD1

#D8D4D9

#DFDCE0

#E6E4E7

#F0EFF1

#F8F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#B1AAB3

#ABB2A9

Analogous

#ABA9B2

#B1AAB3

#B2A9B0

Triadic

#B1AAB3

#B2B0A9

#A9B2B0

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 2358 XGC	#B2ACB5	ΔE 0.77
PANTONE 14-3906 TCX	#B1ACB4	ΔE 1.07
PANTONE 2358 CP	#B1A9AF	ΔE 1.72
PANTONE 14-3906 TPG	#B4ADB3	ΔE 1.92

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #B1AAB3;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #B1AAB3;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B1AAB3 0%, #7F7382 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
#A9ACB3 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#ABACB3 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#B1ABAD (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Raindrops is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 68%. 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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