PANTONE 148 U
Rich Light Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 148 U
#FFC68A
#FFB361
#FFA13D
#FF8E14
#EB7900
#C76700
#9E5200
#753D00
#4D2800
#291500
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 148 U
#FFC68A
#FFCB94
#FFD3A3
#FFD8AD
#FFDCB8
#FFE4C7
#FFE9D1
#FFEEDB
#FFF3E5
#FFFAF5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFC588
#8AC2FF
Analogous
#FF8C8A
#FFC588
#FDFF8A
Triadic
#FFC588
#8AFFC6
#C68AFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 1355 UP | #FFC386 | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE 148 UP | #FFC78C | ΔE 1.63 | |
| PANTONE 2016 U | #FFC288 | ΔE 1.87 | |
| PANTONE 156 CP | #F9C283 | ΔE 1.97 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFC588;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFC588;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC588 0%, #FF8E14 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
#DAC685 (Red Blind)
#DAC685 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E8D289 (Green Blind)
#E8D289 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFB7B3 (Blue Blind)
#FFB7B3 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 148 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFC588, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 31°.
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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