PANTONE 251 U
Rich Light Pink
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 251 U
#E199DF
#D87DD7
#CF5ECD
#C743C4
#AD34AB
#912B90
#762374
#561A55
#3B123A
#1B081B
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 251 U
#E199DF
#E4A5E3
#E6ADE5
#EAB8E9
#ECC0EB
#F0CCEF
#F3D8F3
#F6E0F5
#F9EBF9
#FBF3FB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E098DF
#99E19A
Analogous
#BE99E1
#E098DF
#E199BC
Triadic
#E098DF
#DFE199
#99DFE1
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 251 C | #DD9CDF | ΔE 3.19 | |
| PANTONE 244 C | #E59BDC | ΔE 3.60 | |
| PANTONE 42-1-1 U | #DD92D4 | ΔE 3.63 | |
| PANTONE 42-1-1 C | #D795D5 | ΔE 4.25 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E098DF;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #E098DF;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E098DF 0%, #C743C4 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
#94A7E2 (Red Blind)
#94A7E2 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A2B0DC (Green Blind)
#A2B0DC (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#E69DAE (Blue Blind)
#E69DAE (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 251 U is a moderately saturated pink with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #E098DF, placing it in the pink region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 301°.
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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