PANTONE 208 XGC
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 208 XGC
#8C1742
#7F153C
#721336
#60102D
#530E27
#460B21
#39091B
#2C0715
#1A040C
#0D0206
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 208 XGC
#8C1742
#AB1C50
#CA215F
#DD2C6D
#E24B82
#E76A98
#EC89AD
#F1A7C2
#F5C2D4
#FAE0EA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8D1743
#178C61
Analogous
#8C177D
#8D1743
#8C2717
Triadic
#8D1743
#428C17
#17428C
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 72-16 C | #901B45 | ΔE 1.10 | |
| PANTONE 208 CP | #8F2345 | ΔE 3.57 | |
| PANTONE 216 XGC | #871945 | ΔE 3.81 | |
| PANTONE 1955 XGC | #8E163D | ΔE 4.01 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8D1743;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #8D1743;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8D1743 0%, #60102D 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#202945 (Red Blind)
#202945 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#383A40 (Green Blind)
#383A40 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#A31425 (Blue Blind)
#A31425 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 208 XGC is a highly saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #8D1743, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 338°.
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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