PANTONE 10168 C
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 10168 C
#B65D7C
#AC4D6F
#974461
#863C56
#713348
#5F2B3D
#4D2332
#381924
#271119
#12080B
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 10168 C
#B65D7C
#BE6F8B
#C57D96
#CC8EA4
#D39CAF
#DBAEBE
#E3C0CC
#E9CED7
#F1DFE5
#F7EDF1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B75D7D
#5DB697
Analogous
#B65DA9
#B75D7D
#B66A5D
Triadic
#B75D7D
#7CB65D
#5D7CB6
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE PQ-10168C | #B45A7C | ΔE 1.51 | |
| PANTONE P 76-6 U | #BE6180 | ΔE 2.36 | |
| PANTONE 7432 C | #B55C80 | ΔE 2.47 | |
| PANTONE 7432 XGC | #BA5A7E | ΔE 2.73 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B75D7D;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B75D7D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B75D7D 0%, #863C56 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#646A7E (Red Blind)
#646A7E (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#77787B (Green Blind)
#77787B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#C85B67 (Blue Blind)
#C85B67 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 10168 C is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #B75D7D, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 339°.
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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