PANTONE 45-2-3 U
Muted Professional Pink
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 45-2-3 U
#B785B1
#AC72A4
#A15E98
#8A5183
#774670
#643A5E
#502F4C
#3D243A
#271724
#130B12
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 45-2-3 U
#B785B1
#BF92B9
#C69FC1
#CCA8C7
#D4B5D0
#DBC2D8
#E3CFE0
#EADCE8
#F0E5EE
#F7F2F7
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B886B1
#85B78C
Analogous
#A585B7
#B886B1
#B78597
Triadic
#B886B1
#B1B785
#85B1B7
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 42-2-1 CP | #BC88B4 | ΔE 1.29 | |
| PANTONE 42-1-2 CP | #B683B0 | ΔE 1.50 | |
| PANTONE 16-3115 TPX | #BA85B3 | ΔE 1.84 | |
| PANTONE 17-3310 TPG | #B683AB | ΔE 2.05 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B886B1;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B886B1;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B886B1 0%, #8A5183 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
#8590B3 (Red Blind)
#8590B3 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8F96AF (Green Blind)
#8F96AF (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#BD8893 (Blue Blind)
#BD8893 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 45-2-3 U is a desaturated pink with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #B886B1, placing it in the pink region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 308°.
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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