PANTONE 16-5-5 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 16-5-5 U
#814B3B
#734335
#693C30
#5B342A
#4D2C23
#42261F
#341E18
#261612
#180E0B
#0E0806
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 16-5-5 U
#814B3B
#965745
#AF6550
#B87765
#C28A7A
#CD9F93
#D7B2A8
#E0C4BD
#EAD7D2
#F5ECEA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#824B3C
#3B7281
Analogous
#813B4F
#824B3C
#816D3B
Triadic
#824B3C
#3B814B
#4B3B81
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Sequoia | #804839 | ΔE 1.28 | |
| PANTONE 18-1230 TCX | #844D3C | ΔE 1.32 | |
| PANTONE 18-1230 TPX | #7E493A | ΔE 1.38 | |
| PANTONE 18-1341 TCX | #854D40 | ΔE 1.52 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #824B3C;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #824B3C;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #824B3C 0%, #5B342A 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
#56503B (Red Blind)
#56503B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#635A3C (Green Blind)
#635A3C (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#934447 (Blue Blind)
#934447 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 16-5-5 U is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #824B3C, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 13°.
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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