PANTONE 178 CP
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 178 CP
#EA7866
#E65C47
#E2442C
#CE341C
#B42D18
#942514
#751D10
#5A170C
#3A0F08
#1F0804
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 178 CP
#EA7866
#EC8474
#EE9486
#F0A093
#F3B0A5
#F5BBB3
#F6C7C0
#F9D7D2
#FBE3E0
#FDF3F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#EA7766
#66D9EA
Analogous
#EA6697
#EA7766
#EABA66
Triadic
#EA7766
#66EA78
#7866EA
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 7417 UP | #EB7667 | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE 16-1539 TCX | #E87464 | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE 2029 CP | #EA7764 | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE 16-1534 TSX | #ED7966 | ΔE 1.42 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #EA7766;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #EA7766;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA7766 0%, #CE341C 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
#8C8265 (Red Blind)
#8C8265 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A59665 (Green Blind)
#A59665 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF6B72 (Blue Blind)
#FF6B72 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 178 CP is a highly saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #EA7766, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 8°.
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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