PANTONE 2451 UP
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2451 UP
#BD4C6A
#AF415E
#9C3A54
#863248
#732B3E
#612434
#4E1D2A
#3C1620
#250E14
#13070A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2451 UP
#BD4C6A
#C45F7A
#CB7289
#D08096
#D793A5
#DEA6B5
#E5B8C4
#ECCBD4
#F1DAE0
#F8ECF0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#BC4B6A
#4CBD9F
Analogous
#BD4CA3
#BC4B6A
#BD674C
Triadic
#BC4B6A
#6ABD4C
#4C6ABD
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Carmine | #BC4869 | ΔE 1.34 | |
| PANTONE 17-1831 TPG | #C25071 | ΔE 2.38 | |
| PANTONE 17-1831 TCX | #B64B6A | ΔE 2.78 | |
| PANTONE 17-1741 TCX | #BF4C67 | ΔE 2.84 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #BC4B6A;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #BC4B6A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BC4B6A 0%, #863248 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
#565B6B (Red Blind)
#565B6B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6D6C68 (Green Blind)
#6D6C68 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#D34755 (Blue Blind)
#D34755 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2451 UP is a moderately saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #BC4B6A, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 344°.
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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