PANTONE 401 UP
Neutral Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 401 UP
#B7AEA4
#A79D90
#988B7C
#897C6C
#756A5C
#61584C
#4D463D
#39342D
#28241F
#141210
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 401 UP
#B7AEA4
#BEB6AC
#C5BDB5
#CEC8C0
#D4CFC9
#DBD7D1
#E2DEDA
#E9E6E2
#F2F0EE
#F8F7F6
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B8AFA4
#A4ACB7
Analogous
#B7A5A4
#B8AFA4
#B6B7A4
Triadic
#B8AFA4
#A4B7AE
#AEA4B7
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 15-1305 TPX | #B9AFA2 | ΔE 1.18 | |
| PANTONE 158-1-1 CP | #B7ACA1 | ΔE 1.25 | |
| PANTONE P 177-1 U | #B6B0A4 | ΔE 1.27 | |
| PANTONE 165-2-3 CP | #B4ADA3 | ΔE 1.34 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B8AFA4;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B8AFA4;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8AFA4 0%, #897C6C 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
#B3AFA3 (Red Blind)
#B3AFA3 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B5B1A4 (Green Blind)
#B5B1A4 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#BCADAC (Blue Blind)
#BCADAC (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 401 UP is a desaturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #B8AFA4, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 33°.
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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