PANTONE 174 C
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 174 C
#973921
#86321D
#792E1B
#692717
#5C2314
#4B1C11
#3B160D
#2E110A
#1D0B06
#110604
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 174 C
#973921
#B04227
#CD4D2D
#D66043
#DC7960
#E28E79
#E7A392
#EEBCB0
#F3D1C9
#F9EAE6
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#963821
#217F97
Analogous
#972144
#963821
#977321
Triadic
#963821
#219739
#392197
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 7526 CP | #953A22 | ΔE 1.36 | |
| PANTONE 23-5-4 CP | #933623 | ΔE 2.39 | |
| PANTONE 16-5-4 C | #91341A | ΔE 2.46 | |
| PANTONE 18-1355 TCX | #9C3E28 | ΔE 2.55 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #963821;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #963821;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #963821 0%, #692717 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#4B401F (Red Blind)
#4B401F (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#605121 (Green Blind)
#605121 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#B22D31 (Blue Blind)
#B22D31 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 174 C is a moderately saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #963821, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 12°.
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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