PANTONE 18-1-2 C
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 18-1-2 C
#FF7738
#FF621A
#FA4F00
#DB4500
#BD3C00
#9E3200
#7A2700
#5C1D00
#3D1300
#1F0A00
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 18-1-2 C
#FF7738
#FF854D
#FF9361
#FFA175
#FFAF8A
#FFBD9E
#FFC7AD
#FFD5C2
#FFE3D6
#FFF1EB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FF7A3A
#38C0FF
Analogous
#FF385D
#FF7A3A
#FFDB38
Triadic
#FF7A3A
#38FF77
#7738FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-1359 TPX | #FA7835 | ΔE 1.77 | |
| PANTONE Orange Peel | #FA7A35 | ΔE 2.42 | |
| PANTONE 16-1359 TCX | #F67636 | ΔE 2.78 | |
| PANTONE 16-1364 TPG | #FF7436 | ΔE 2.95 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FF7A3A;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FF7A3A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A3A 0%, #DB4500 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
#9B8336 (Red Blind)
#9B8336 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B99C3A (Green Blind)
#B99C3A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF6667 (Blue Blind)
#FF6667 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 18-1-2 C is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FF7A3A, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 19°.
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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