PANTONE 2016 U
Rich Light Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2016 U
#FFC28A
#FFAD61
#FF9B3D
#FF8614
#EB7100
#C76000
#9E4C00
#753900
#4D2500
#291400
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2016 U
#FFC28A
#FFC894
#FFD0A3
#FFD5AD
#FFDAB8
#FFE2C7
#FFE7D1
#FFEDDB
#FFF2E5
#FFFAF5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFC288
#8AC6FF
Analogous
#FF8A8C
#FFC288
#FFFD8A
Triadic
#FFC288
#8AFFC2
#C28AFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 713 XGC | #FFC28A | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE 13-1027 TPG | #FBBF86 | ΔE 1.30 | |
| PANTONE 1355 UP | #FFC386 | ΔE 1.44 | |
| PANTONE 148 U | #FFC588 | ΔE 1.87 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFC288;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFC288;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC288 0%, #FF8614 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
#D7C385 (Red Blind)
#D7C385 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E6D089 (Green Blind)
#E6D089 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFB5B1 (Blue Blind)
#FFB5B1 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2016 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFC288, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 29°.
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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