PANTONE 18-1661 TCX
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 18-1661 TCX
#BC3848
#A93240
#952D39
#862833
#72222B
#5E1C24
#4B161C
#371015
#270C0F
#140607
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 18-1661 TCX
#BC3848
#C84656
#CE5A68
#D5727D
#DB858F
#E199A1
#E6ADB3
#ECC0C5
#F3D8DB
#F9EBED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#BE3847
#38BCAD
Analogous
#BC388A
#BE3847
#BC6B38
Triadic
#BE3847
#48BC38
#3848BC
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 17-1654 TPX | #C13846 | ΔE 1.79 | |
| PANTONE 19-1756 TPG | #BF3643 | ΔE 2.47 | |
| PANTONE 4060 C | #BD3742 | ΔE 2.54 | |
| PANTONE 19-1764 TPG | #BB3549 | ΔE 2.72 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #BE3847;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #BE3847;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BE3847 0%, #862833 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#494947 (Red Blind)
#494947 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#665E45 (Green Blind)
#665E45 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#DE303D (Blue Blind)
#DE303D (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 18-1661 TCX is a moderately saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #BE3847, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 353°.
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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