Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX
PANTONE 15-4306 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX is HEX #A3A9A6, RGB 163, 169, 166, and about CMYK 4, 0, 2, 34. It is a light, neutral neutral gray color. The best text color on it is black at 8.78:1.
| Family | Gray |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Neutral |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Neutral |
| Associations | balance, restraint and clarity |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #A3A9A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | A3A9A6 | |
| RGB | 163, 169, 166 | |
| RGB percent | 63.9%, 66.3%, 65.1% | |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 2, 34 | |
| HSL | 150, 3%, 65% | |
| HSV | 150, 4%, 66% | |
| LAB | 68.7, -2.7, 0.8 | |
| LCH | 68.7, 2.8, 163.5 | |
| Decimal | 10725798 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-belgian-block-15-4306-tcx: #A3A9A6; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #A3A9A6; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-belgian-block-15-4306-tcx': '#A3A9A6' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.639, green: 0.663, blue: 0.651) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_belgian_block_15_4306_tcx">#A3A9A6</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFA3A9A6) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"belgian-block-15-4306-tcx","name":"Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX","hex":"#A3A9A6"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Accessibility
The best text color on Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 8.78:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A3A9A6 on white | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3A9A6 on black | 8.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #A3A9A6 | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #A3A9A6 | 8.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX
8.78:1
Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX on white
2.39:1
Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX on near black
7.90:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX is built here as C4 M0 Y2 K34. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C4 M0 Y2 K34 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 39% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
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Questions about Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX?
HEX #A3A9A6, equivalent to RGB 163, 169, 166. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX?
A process build of C4 M0 Y2 K34. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a neutral color, light and neutral, with a hue of 150 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Belgian Block 15-4306 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.78:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.