PANTONE 18-1-4 U
Vibrant Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 18-1-4 U
#FF6D4D
#FF542E
#FF370A
#EB2B00
#C72400
#A81F00
#851800
#661300
#420C00
#1F0600
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 18-1-4 U
#FF6D4D
#FF7E61
#FF8A70
#FF9B85
#FFA894
#FFB8A8
#FFC5B8
#FFD5CC
#FFE2DB
#FFF3F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FF6D4B
#4DDEFF
Analogous
#FF4D85
#FF6D4B
#FFC64D
Triadic
#FF6D4B
#4DFF6D
#6D4DFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 1655 U | #FF714C | ΔE 1.86 | |
| PANTONE 171 XGC | #FD6F4D | ΔE 1.86 | |
| PANTONE 172 U | #FF684B | ΔE 2.46 | |
| PANTONE 15-1-6 U | #FF6D46 | ΔE 2.51 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FF6D4B;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FF6D4B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6D4B 0%, #EB2B00 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
#8A7A49 (Red Blind)
#8A7A49 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#AA944A (Green Blind)
#AA944A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF5D63 (Blue Blind)
#FF5D63 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 18-1-4 U is a highly saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FF6D4B, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 11°.
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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