PANTONE 4238 CP
Muted Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4238 CP
#958E5B
#857F51
#78734A
#686440
#595536
#4C482F
#3C3925
#2C2A1B
#1C1B11
#100F0A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4238 CP
#958E5B
#A29B67
#AEA87A
#B7B28A
#C1BC9A
#CDC9AD
#D6D3BD
#E0DECC
#EAE8DC
#F5F5EF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#948D5A
#5B6295
Analogous
#95715B
#948D5A
#7F955B
Triadic
#948D5A
#5B958E
#8E5B95
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 151-1-4 U | #948D5C | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE P 168-13 U | #95905C | ΔE 1.36 | |
| PANTONE 17-0535 TCX | #908754 | ΔE 2.36 | |
| PANTONE P 165-13 U | #8F8E5A | ΔE 2.66 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #948D5A;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #948D5A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #948D5A 0%, #686440 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#998957 (Red Blind)
#998957 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#9B8D5C (Green Blind)
#9B8D5C (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#9F857E (Blue Blind)
#9F857E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 4238 CP is a desaturated yellow with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #948D5A, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 53°.
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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