PANTONE 16-3-2 U
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-3-2 U
#D48277
#CD6D60
#C45445
#B24738
#973C30
#803328
#652820
#4E1F18
#321410
#170907
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-3-2 U
#D48277
#D99087
#DD9B92
#E2A9A2
#E5B4AE
#EAC2BD
#EECDC9
#F3DBD8
#F6E6E4
#FBF4F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#D48378
#77C9D4
Analogous
#D4779B
#D48378
#D4B177
Triadic
#D48378
#77D482
#8277D4
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Terra Cotta | #D38377 | ΔE 0.60 | |
| PANTONE 16-1526 TPG | #D58279 | ΔE 1.17 | |
| PANTONE 16-1431 TPG | #D48578 | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE P 58-2 U | #D68679 | ΔE 1.38 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #D48378;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #D48378;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D48378 0%, #B24738 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
#928B77 (Red Blind)
#928B77 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A39977 (Green Blind)
#A39977 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#EB7B80 (Blue Blind)
#EB7B80 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 16-3-2 U is a moderately saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #D48378, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 7°.
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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