PANTONE 121 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 121 U
#FFCB52
#FFC02E
#FFB70F
#EBA400
#CC8F00
#A87600
#855D00
#664700
#422E00
#241900
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 121 U
#FFCB52
#FFD061
#FFD675
#FFDA85
#FFE099
#FFE5A8
#FFEAB8
#FFF0CC
#FFF4DB
#FFFAF0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFCA53
#5286FF
Analogous
#FF7452
#FFCA53
#DCFF52
Triadic
#FFCA53
#52FFCB
#CB52FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 7548 UP | #FFCB52 | ΔE 0.87 | |
| PANTONE 1225 XGC | #FFC852 | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE 115 UP | #FFC84F | ΔE 1.49 | |
| PANTONE 109 UP | #FFC750 | ΔE 1.62 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFCA53;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFCA53;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCA53 0%, #EBA400 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
#EAC44D (Red Blind)
#EAC44D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#F9D356 (Green Blind)
#F9D356 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFB4A6 (Blue Blind)
#FFB4A6 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 121 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFCA53, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 42°.
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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