PANTONE 257 UP
Muted Professional Pink
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 257 UP
#B894BC
#AA7EAE
#9D6CA3
#8B5A90
#794F7D
#644168
#4E3352
#3C273F
#271A29
#150E16
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 257 UP
#B894BC
#BE9EC2
#C7AACA
#CDB4D0
#D5C0D8
#DCCADE
#E2D3E4
#EAE0EB
#F0E9F1
#F9F6F9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B895BC
#98BC94
Analogous
#A494BC
#B895BC
#BC94AC
Triadic
#B895BC
#BCB894
#94BCB8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 88-4 C | #BB98BE | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 2573 UP | #B493B9 | ΔE 1.29 | |
| PANTONE 2572 UP | #B998BE | ΔE 1.31 | |
| PANTONE 44-2-2 CP | #B393BB | ΔE 1.70 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B895BC;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B895BC;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B895BC 0%, #8B5A90 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
#929DBE (Red Blind)
#929DBE (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#99A1BA (Green Blind)
#99A1BA (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#BA98A1 (Blue Blind)
#BA98A1 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 257 UP is a desaturated pink with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #B895BC, placing it in the pink region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 294°.
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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