PANTONE 23-5-4 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 23-5-4 U
#974C49
#8A4542
#783C3A
#6B3533
#5A2D2B
#4C2624
#3E1F1E
#2D1616
#1F0F0F
#0E0707
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 23-5-4 U
#974C49
#AC5653
#B46764
#BE7B79
#C78C8A
#D1A09F
#DBB5B3
#E3C5C4
#EDDAD9
#F5EBEA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#984D4A
#499597
Analogous
#97496E
#984D4A
#977349
Triadic
#984D4A
#49974C
#4C4997
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-1442 TPG | #984C48 | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE P 56-14 C | #9B4F4B | ΔE 1.16 | |
| PANTONE P 46-16 U | #964B46 | ΔE 1.54 | |
| PANTONE Marsala | #964F4C | ΔE 2.02 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #984D4A;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #984D4A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #984D4A 0%, #6B3533 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#59554A (Red Blind)
#59554A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#696249 (Green Blind)
#696249 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#AC474C (Blue Blind)
#AC474C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 23-5-4 U is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #984D4A, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 2°.
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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