PANTONE 189 U
Rich Light Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 189 U
#FFADC2
#FF85A3
#FF5781
#FF2E62
#FF0040
#D60036
#AD002B
#800020
#570016
#29000A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 189 U
#FFADC2
#FFB8C9
#FFBDCD
#FFC7D5
#FFCCD9
#FFD6E0
#FFE0E8
#FFE5EC
#FFF0F4
#FFF5F7
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFAEC2
#ADFFEB
Analogous
#FFADEB
#FFAEC2
#FFC2AD
Triadic
#FFAEC2
#C2FFAD
#ADC2FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 1767 C | #FCAFC0 | ΔE 1.97 | |
| PANTONE 23-2-2 U | #FFADBD | ΔE 2.26 | |
| PANTONE 707 U | #FFB0BE | ΔE 3.03 | |
| PANTONE 26-2-1 U | #FCAEC7 | ΔE 3.14 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFAEC2;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFAEC2;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFAEC2 0%, #FF2E62 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
#B6B9C3 (Red Blind)
#B6B9C3 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C7C6C0 (Green Blind)
#C7C6C0 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFABB4 (Blue Blind)
#FFABB4 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 189 U is a highly saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFAEC2, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 345°.
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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