PANTONE 12-1-6 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 12-1-6 U
#FF9B3D
#FF8B1F
#FF7B00
#DB6A00
#BD5B00
#9E4C00
#803E00
#612F00
#3D1E00
#1F0F00
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 12-1-6 U
#FF9B3D
#FFA552
#FFB066
#FFB875
#FFC28A
#FFCD9E
#FFD7B3
#FFE2C7
#FFEAD6
#FFF4EB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FF9A3E
#3DA1FF
Analogous
#FF3D40
#FF9A3E
#FFFC3D
Triadic
#FF9A3E
#3DFF9B
#9B3DFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 1375 U | #FF9840 | ΔE 1.66 | |
| PANTONE 6-1-5 U | #FD9840 | ΔE 1.74 | |
| PANTONE 15-1153 TPG | #F9973C | ΔE 1.93 | |
| PANTONE 13-1-4 C | #FF9F44 | ΔE 2.94 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FF9A3E;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FF9A3E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9A3E 0%, #DB6A00 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
#BC9C39 (Red Blind)
#BC9C39 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#D4B240 (Green Blind)
#D4B240 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF857F (Blue Blind)
#FF857F (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 12-1-6 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FF9A3E, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 29°.
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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