PANTONE 4009 U
Vibrant Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4009 U
#FA9357
#F97C34
#F86916
#E45807
#C64C06
#A33F05
#813204
#632603
#401902
#230D01
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4009 U
#FA9357
#FA9C66
#FBA979
#FBB288
#FCBF9C
#FCC9AB
#FDD2BA
#FDDFCE
#FEE9DC
#FFF5F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FA9457
#57BEFA
Analogous
#FA576D
#FA9457
#FAE457
Triadic
#FA9457
#57FA93
#9357FA
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2011 U | #FD9758 | ΔE 1.33 | |
| PANTONE P 24-6 U | #F59252 | ΔE 1.92 | |
| PANTONE 15-1247 TPG | #FF965C | ΔE 1.93 | |
| PANTONE Tangerine | #F88F58 | ΔE 2.98 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FA9457;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FA9457;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FA9457 0%, #E45807 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
#B09A53 (Red Blind)
#B09A53 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C7AE58 (Green Blind)
#C7AE58 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF8382 (Blue Blind)
#FF8382 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 4009 U is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FA9457, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 22°.
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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