PANTONE 3-1-2 CP

Rich Light Yellow

Technical Values

HEX#FAE682

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RGB250, 230, 130

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CMYK0, 8, 48, 2

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HSL50°, 92%, 75%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 3-1-2 CP

#FAE685

#F8DF62

#F7D83B

#F5D119

#DCB909

#BA9C08

#937B06

#715F05

#493E03

#221D01

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 3-1-2 CP

#FAE685

#FBE993

#FBEB9D

#FCEEAC

#FCF0B6

#FDF3C4

#FDF5CE

#FEF8DD

#FEFAE7

#FFFDF5

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#FAE682

#8598FA

Analogous

#FAAC85

#FAE682

#D3FA85

Triadic

#FAE682

#85FAE6

#E685FA

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 931 C	#FFE885	ΔE 1.57
PANTONE 2-1-2 CP	#FDE982	ΔE 1.65
PANTONE P 166-4 U	#F7E782	ΔE 1.66
PANTONE PQ-931C	#FFE983	ΔE 1.73

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #FAE682;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #FAE682;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAE682 0%, #F5D119 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
#FEDE7D (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#FFE785 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#FFD6C8 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 3-1-2 CP is a highly saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FAE682, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 50°.

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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