PANTONE 1235 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 1235 U
#FFAE3D
#FFA21F
#FF9500
#DB8000
#BD6E00
#9E5C00
#804A00
#613900
#3D2400
#1F1200
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 1235 U
#FFAE3D
#FFB752
#FFBF66
#FFC675
#FFCE8A
#FFD79E
#FFDFB3
#FFE8C7
#FFEED6
#FFF7EB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFAE3D
#3D8EFF
Analogous
#FF4D3D
#FFAE3D
#EFFF3D
Triadic
#FFAE3D
#3DFFAE
#AE3DFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 129 U | #FFAE41 | ΔE 1.53 | |
| PANTONE 7-1-5 U | #FFB242 | ΔE 2.33 | |
| PANTONE 3514 UP | #FEB23D | ΔE 2.62 | |
| PANTONE 14-0955 TCX | #F8A52E | ΔE 3.98 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFAE3D;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFAE3D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFAE3D 0%, #DB8000 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
#D1AC37 (Red Blind)
#D1AC37 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E6BF40 (Green Blind)
#E6BF40 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF978C (Blue Blind)
#FF978C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 1235 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFAE3D, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 35°.
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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