PANTONE 157 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 157 U
#FA9161
#F9793E
#F8611B
#ED5007
#CB4506
#A83905
#862D04
#632103
#451702
#230C01
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 157 U
#FA9161
#FB9C70
#FBA67E
#FCB492
#FCBEA1
#FDC8B0
#FDD2BF
#FDDDCE
#FEEAE1
#FFF5F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FA9463
#61CAFA
Analogous
#FA617D
#FA9463
#FADE61
Triadic
#FA9463
#61FA91
#9161FA
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 1575 U | #FF9664 | ΔE 1.77 | |
| PANTONE 15-1242 TPG | #FA9863 | ΔE 2.37 | |
| PANTONE 4009 UP | #F28F60 | ΔE 2.63 | |
| PANTONE Orange 021 UP | #F69661 | ΔE 2.76 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FA9463;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FA9463;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FA9463 0%, #ED5007 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
#AE9B60 (Red Blind)
#AE9B60 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C5AE63 (Green Blind)
#C5AE63 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF8586 (Blue Blind)
#FF8586 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 157 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FA9463, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 19°.
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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