PANTONE 172 UP
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 172 UP
#ED7F64
#E96544
#E64E28
#D23E19
#B73615
#972C12
#77230E
#5B1B0B
#3B1107
#200904
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 172 UP
#ED7F64
#EE8A72
#F19A84
#F2A591
#F4B4A4
#F6BFB1
#F8CABF
#FAD9D1
#FBE5DF
#FDF4F1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#ED7F63
#64D1ED
Analogous
#ED648D
#ED7F63
#EDC464
Triadic
#ED7F63
#64ED7F
#7F64ED
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 37-6 U | #EF7E61 | ΔE 1.68 | |
| PANTONE 7579 UP | #EF7E60 | ΔE 2.06 | |
| PANTONE 16-1442 TPX | #F28568 | ΔE 2.12 | |
| PANTONE 166 UP | #E57A60 | ΔE 2.68 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #ED7F63;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #ED7F63;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED7F63 0%, #D23E19 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
#958961 (Red Blind)
#958961 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#AE9C63 (Green Blind)
#AE9C63 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF7277 (Blue Blind)
#FF7277 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 172 UP is a highly saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #ED7F63, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 12°.
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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