PANTONE 261 UP
Neutral Professional Pink
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 261 UP
#846586
#755A77
#6A516C
#5C465D
#503D51
#423243
#332734
#281F29
#1A141A
#0E0B0F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 261 UP
#846586
#917194
#9F82A1
#AA91AC
#B7A2B9
#C3B1C4
#CEBFCF
#DBD0DC
#E6DFE7
#F4F0F4
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#856587
#678665
Analogous
#736586
#856587
#866577
Triadic
#856587
#868465
#658684
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 92-4 U | #87678A | ΔE 0.98 | |
| PANTONE 18-3418 TPG | #87688A | ΔE 1.18 | |
| PANTONE 520 UP | #816386 | ΔE 1.47 | |
| PANTONE 18-3418 TCX | #7F6182 | ΔE 2.03 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #856587;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #856587;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856587 0%, #5C465D 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
#636C89 (Red Blind)
#636C89 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#697086 (Green Blind)
#697086 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#87686F (Blue Blind)
#87686F (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 261 UP is a desaturated pink with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #856587, placing it in the pink region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 296°.
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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