PANTONE 138-2-6 U
Muted Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 138-2-6 U
#666642
#5D5D3C
#505034
#47472E
#3E3E28
#343422
#28281A
#1F1F14
#16160E
#090906
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 138-2-6 U
#666642
#7B7B51
#8E8E5D
#A0A06E
#AEAE84
#BDBD99
#C9C9AC
#D7D7C1
#E5E5D7
#F1F1E9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#656542
#424266
Analogous
#665442
#656542
#546642
Triadic
#656542
#426666
#664266
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2308 UP | #666544 | ΔE 1.18 | |
| PANTONE Sphagnum | #62633D | ΔE 2.00 | |
| PANTONE Mayfly | #65663F | ΔE 2.23 | |
| PANTONE 18-0220 TCX | #68643F | ΔE 2.35 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #656542;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #656542;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #656542 0%, #47472E 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
#6C6240 (Red Blind)
#6C6240 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6D6343 (Green Blind)
#6D6343 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#6B605A (Blue Blind)
#6B605A (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 138-2-6 U is a desaturated yellow with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #656542, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 60°.
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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