PANTONE 493 CP
Rich Light Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 493 CP
#E08FA1
#D97389
#D15771
#C83756
#AC2F4A
#90273E
#742032
#581826
#380F18
#1C080C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 493 CP
#E08FA1
#E49BAB
#E7A7B5
#E9AFBC
#ECBBC6
#F0C7D0
#F3D3DA
#F6DFE4
#F8E7EB
#FCF3F5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E08FA0
#8FE0CF
Analogous
#E08FC9
#E08FA0
#E0A68F
Triadic
#E08FA0
#A1E08F
#8FA1E0
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 493 XGC | #E18F9E | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE 23-3-2 CP | #DD90A0 | ΔE 1.66 | |
| PANTONE 24-1-3 CP | #E591A1 | ΔE 1.79 | |
| PANTONE P 68-11 C | #E08F9C | ΔE 2.15 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E08FA0;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #E08FA0;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E08FA0 0%, #C83756 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
#989AA1 (Red Blind)
#989AA1 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A9A69F (Green Blind)
#A9A69F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#F28B95 (Blue Blind)
#F28B95 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 493 CP is a moderately saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #E08FA0, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 347°.
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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