PANTONE 164 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 164 U
#FF8861
#FF6E3D
#FF531A
#F53D00
#D13400
#B32D00
#8F2400
#6B1B00
#471200
#240900
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 164 U
#FF8861
#FF9470
#FF9F80
#FFAB8F
#FFB69E
#FFC6B3
#FFD1C2
#FFDDD1
#FFE8E0
#FFF4F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FF875F
#61D7FF
Analogous
#FF6188
#FF875F
#FFD761
Triadic
#FF875F
#61FF88
#8861FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 15-1-4 C | #FF865E | ΔE 0.55 | |
| PANTONE 18-1-1 U | #FF8960 | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE Melon | #FE8863 | ΔE 2.13 | |
| PANTONE 17-1-4 U | #F8865E | ΔE 2.77 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FF875F;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FF875F;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF875F 0%, #F53D00 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
#A1915C (Red Blind)
#A1915C (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BCA75F (Green Blind)
#BCA75F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF787B (Blue Blind)
#FF787B (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 164 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FF875F, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 15°.
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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