PANTONE 185 XGC
Vibrant Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 185 XGC
#E00038
#CC0033
#B3002D
#9E0028
#850021
#70001C
#5C0017
#420011
#2E000B
#140005
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 185 XGC
#E00038
#FF0040
#FF1A53
#FF386A
#FF527D
#FF7094
#FF8FAB
#FFA8BE
#FFC7D5
#FFE0E8
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E10037
#00E0A8
Analogous
#E000A8
#E10037
#E03800
Triadic
#E10037
#38E000
#0038E0
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 26-1-7 C | #E40035 | ΔE 2.24 | |
| PANTONE 27-1-7 C | #DD003B | ΔE 3.75 | |
| PANTONE P 57-8 C | #DC133A | ΔE 3.87 | |
| PANTONE 199 C | #D50032 | ΔE 4.06 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E10037;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #E10037;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E10037 0%, #9E0028 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
#171F39 (Red Blind)
#171F39 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#464233 (Green Blind)
#464233 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF0012 (Blue Blind)
#FF0012 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 185 XGC is a highly saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #E10037, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 345°.
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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