PANTONE 602 U
Rich Light Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 602 U
#FFED85
#FFE75C
#FFE138
#FFDB0F
#EBC700
#C2A500
#998200
#756400
#4D4100
#292300
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 602 U
#FFED85
#FFEE8F
#FFF09E
#FFF2A8
#FFF4B8
#FFF6C2
#FFF7CC
#FFFADB
#FFFBE5
#FFFDF5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFEC85
#8597FF
Analogous
#FFAF85
#FFEC85
#D4FF85
Triadic
#FFEC85
#85FFED
#ED85FF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2-1-2 CP | #FDE982 | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE 12-0740 TPG | #FAE982 | ΔE 1.44 | |
| PANTONE PQ-931C | #FFE983 | ΔE 1.50 | |
| PANTONE 603 UP | #FFEB81 | ΔE 1.56 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFEC85;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFEC85;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEC85 0%, #FFDB0F 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
#FFE480 (Red Blind)
#FFE480 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#FFEC88 (Green Blind)
#FFEC88 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFDBCD (Blue Blind)
#FFDBCD (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 602 U is a highly saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFEC85, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 51°.
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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