PANTONE 142 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 142 U
#FFB061
#FF9E3D
#FF8C1A
#F57A00
#D16900
#B35900
#8F4700
#6B3600
#472400
#241200
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 142 U
#FFB061
#FFB870
#FFBF80
#FFC78F
#FFCF9E
#FFD9B3
#FFE0C2
#FFE8D1
#FFF0E0
#FFF7F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFAF60
#61B0FF
Analogous
#FF6161
#FFAF60
#FFFF61
Triadic
#FFAF60
#61FFB0
#B061FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 14-1051 TPX | #FFAF5E | ΔE 0.93 | |
| PANTONE P 17-6 U | #FCAE5F | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE 1365 U | #FFAE5D | ΔE 1.23 | |
| PANTONE 1485 C | #FFAE62 | ΔE 1.35 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFAF60;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFAF60;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFAF60 0%, #F57A00 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
#CBB05C (Red Blind)
#CBB05C (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#DEC262 (Green Blind)
#DEC262 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF9D97 (Blue Blind)
#FF9D97 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 142 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFAF60, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 30°.
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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