PANTONE 1-5-6 U
Muted Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 1-5-6 U
#766A42
#685F3B
#5F5635
#524A2E
#484128
#3B3521
#2E291A
#242114
#17150D
#0D0C07
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 1-5-6 U
#766A42
#897C4D
#A0915A
#AC9E6C
#B9AD83
#C4BA97
#CFC7AA
#DCD6C1
#E7E3D5
#F4F2EB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#756A42
#424D76
Analogous
#765142
#756A42
#677642
Triadic
#756A42
#42766A
#6A4276
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 6-16 U | #796C46 | ΔE 1.70 | |
| PANTONE 18-0622 TCX | #766A46 | ΔE 2.20 | |
| PANTONE Olive Drab | #756D47 | ΔE 2.24 | |
| PANTONE 141-1-7 U | #76673E | ΔE 2.33 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #756A42;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #756A42;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #756A42 0%, #524A2E 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#746740 (Red Blind)
#746740 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#776B43 (Green Blind)
#776B43 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#7F635E (Blue Blind)
#7F635E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 1-5-6 U is a desaturated yellow with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #756A42, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 47°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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