PANTONE 2006 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2006 U
#F8BE68
#F6B046
#F5A124
#EA910B
#C87C09
#AA6908
#885406
#663F05
#442A03
#221502
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2006 U
#F8BE68
#F9C577
#F9CB85
#FAD194
#FBD7A2
#FCE0B6
#FCE6C5
#FDECD3
#FEF2E2
#FEF9F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#F8BF69
#68A2F8
Analogous
#F87668
#F8BF69
#E9F868
Triadic
#F8BF69
#68F8BE
#BE68F8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 9-1-2 C | #F7BC66 | ΔE 1.33 | |
| PANTONE 7-2-3 U | #F7BC68 | ΔE 1.42 | |
| PANTONE 13-0940 TPX | #FBBE69 | ΔE 1.73 | |
| PANTONE 13-0939 TPG | #F8BC69 | ΔE 1.85 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #F8BF69;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #F8BF69;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8BF69 0%, #EA910B 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
#D9BD64 (Red Blind)
#D9BD64 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E8CB6B (Green Blind)
#E8CB6B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFAEA5 (Blue Blind)
#FFAEA5 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2006 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #F8BF69, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 36°.
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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