PANTONE 172 U
Vibrant Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 172 U
#FF6A4D
#FF512E
#FF330A
#EB2700
#C72100
#A81C00
#851600
#661100
#420B00
#1F0500
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 172 U
#FF6A4D
#FF7B61
#FF8870
#FF9985
#FFA694
#FFB7A8
#FFC4B8
#FFD5CC
#FFE1DB
#FFF2F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FF684B
#4DE1FF
Analogous
#FF4D88
#FF684B
#FFC34D
Triadic
#FF684B
#4DFF6A
#6A4DFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-1-5 U | #FF6A4F | ΔE 1.88 | |
| PANTONE Nasturtium | #FE6347 | ΔE 2.12 | |
| PANTONE 16-1-6 U | #FF6447 | ΔE 2.16 | |
| PANTONE 16-1451 TPG | #FF6B50 | ΔE 2.38 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FF684B;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FF684B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF684B 0%, #EB2700 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
#857649 (Red Blind)
#857649 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A6914A (Green Blind)
#A6914A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF5860 (Blue Blind)
#FF5860 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 172 U is a highly saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FF684B, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 10°.
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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