PANTONE 2-1-5 U
Vibrant Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2-1-5 U
#FFDC42
#FFD724
#FFD000
#E0B700
#C29E00
#A38500
#806800
#614F00
#423600
#1F1900
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2-1-5 U
#FFDC42
#FFE057
#FFE366
#FFE77A
#FFEA8F
#FFEEA3
#FFF1B3
#FFF5C7
#FFF8DB
#FFFBEB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFDD40
#4265FF
Analogous
#FF7E42
#FFDD40
#C3FF42
Triadic
#FFDD40
#42FFDC
#DC42FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 108 U | #FFDC3A | ΔE 1.69 | |
| PANTONE PQ-114C | #FBDD40 | ΔE 1.76 | |
| PANTONE 107 XGC | #FFDE3B | ΔE 1.88 | |
| PANTONE 3-1-4 C | #FFDC45 | ΔE 1.99 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFDD40;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFDD40;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDD40 0%, #E0B700 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
#FFD138 (Red Blind)
#FFD138 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#FFDF44 (Green Blind)
#FFDF44 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFC3AD (Blue Blind)
#FFC3AD (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2-1-5 U is a highly saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFDD40, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 49°.
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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