PANTONE 221 C
Rich Dark Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 221 C
#8F0047
#800040
#700038
#660033
#57002B
#470024
#38001C
#290014
#1F000F
#0F0008
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 221 C
#8F0047
#B30059
#D6006B
#FF0080
#FF2491
#FF47A3
#FF6BB5
#FF8FC7
#FFB8DB
#FFDBED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#910048
#008F47
Analogous
#8F008F
#910048
#8F0000
Triadic
#910048
#478F00
#00478F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 32-5-3 C | #91064C | ΔE 2.20 | |
| PANTONE 20-0112 TPM | #890042 | ΔE 3.18 | |
| PANTONE 221 XGC | #9B154D | ΔE 4.00 | |
| PANTONE 32-2-7 C | #9C0050 | ΔE 4.26 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #910048;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #910048;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #910048 0%, #660033 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
#07184B (Red Blind)
#07184B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#252C44 (Green Blind)
#252C44 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#A90017 (Blue Blind)
#A90017 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 221 C is a highly saturated red with dark tonality. Its HEX value is #910048, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 330°.
This darker shade conveys depth and authority, making it ideal for premium branding, typographic elements, and high-contrast design compositions.
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