PANTONE 509 C
Rich Light Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 509 C
#E9B4C4
#DF95AB
#D67692
#CD567A
#C03962
#A13052
#7E2640
#5E1C30
#3F1320
#1F0910
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 509 C
#E9B4C4
#EBBCCA
#EDC4D0
#F0CCD7
#F2D4DD
#F4DCE3
#F6E0E6
#F8E7EC
#FAEFF3
#FDF7F9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E8B3C3
#B4E9D9
Analogous
#E9B4DE
#E8B3C3
#E9BFB4
Triadic
#E8B3C3
#C4E9B4
#B4C4E9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Romance Rose | #E8B4C2 | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE 3595 CP | #EAB2C3 | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 13-2008 TCX | #E5B4C3 | ΔE 1.62 | |
| PANTONE P 75-11 U | #E9B6C8 | ΔE 1.73 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E8B3C3;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #E8B3C3;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8B3C3 0%, #CD567A 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
#B8BBC4 (Red Blind)
#B8BBC4 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C3C3C2 (Green Blind)
#C3C3C2 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#F3B1B8 (Blue Blind)
#F3B1B8 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 509 C is a moderately saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #E8B3C3, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 342°.
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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