PANTONE 505 UP
Neutral Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 505 UP
#8F6165
#7F575A
#734E52
#644447
#553A3C
#493234
#3A2729
#2A1D1E
#1B1313
#0F0A0B
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 505 UP
#8F6165
#9C6D71
#A88083
#B38F92
#BD9EA0
#C9B0B2
#D4BFC1
#DECED0
#E8DEDF
#F5F0F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8E6165
#618F8B
Analogous
#8F617C
#8E6165
#8F7461
Triadic
#8E6165
#658F61
#61658F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 67-9 U | #8F6469 | ΔE 1.61 | |
| PANTONE 505 U | #8C5E66 | ΔE 2.44 | |
| PANTONE 23-4-5 U | #946268 | ΔE 2.48 | |
| PANTONE 195 U | #8A5B62 | ΔE 2.74 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8E6165;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #8E6165;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E6165 0%, #644447 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#676765 (Red Blind)
#676765 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#716E64 (Green Blind)
#716E64 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#995E62 (Blue Blind)
#995E62 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 505 UP is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #8E6165, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 355°.
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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