PANTONE 26-3-2 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 26-3-2 U
#AE4250
#9B3B48
#8D3541
#7A2E38
#682730
#592229
#461B20
#341418
#210D0F
#120709
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 26-3-2 U
#AE4250
#BC4E5C
#C46471
#CB7682
#D28992
#DB9FA7
#E2B1B8
#E9C4C9
#F0D6DA
#F8EDEE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B04251
#42AE9F
Analogous
#AE4286
#B04251
#AE6942
Triadic
#B04251
#50AE42
#4250AE
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 23-3-5 C | #B04450 | ΔE 1.43 | |
| PANTONE 19-1759 TPG | #AE4550 | ΔE 2.22 | |
| PANTONE 8884 C | #AA3E4B | ΔE 2.23 | |
| PANTONE 8883 | #B03D4E | ΔE 2.23 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B04251;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #B04251;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B04251 0%, #7A2E38 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
#505051 (Red Blind)
#505051 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#67624F (Green Blind)
#67624F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#C93C47 (Blue Blind)
#C93C47 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 26-3-2 U is a moderately saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #B04251, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 352°.
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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