PANTONE 727 U
Rich Light Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 727 U
#DDB497
#D5A17C
#CB8B5D
#C27742
#A96737
#8E562E
#704424
#55331B
#3A2313
#1B1009
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 727 U
#DDB497
#E1BDA3
#E4C2AA
#E7CAB6
#EBD3C1
#EFDBCD
#F1E1D5
#F5E9E0
#F9F1EC
#FBF7F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#DDB395
#97C0DD
Analogous
#DD979D
#DDB395
#DDD797
Triadic
#DDB395
#97DDB4
#B497DD
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 727 UP | #DFB395 | ΔE 0.87 | |
| PANTONE P 38-1 U | #E0B295 | ΔE 1.69 | |
| PANTONE P 36-1 U | #D8B194 | ΔE 1.73 | |
| PANTONE P 38-1 C | #DEB798 | ΔE 1.76 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #DDB395;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #DDB395;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDB395 0%, #C27742 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
#C0B593 (Red Blind)
#C0B593 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C9BD95 (Green Blind)
#C9BD95 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#EDABAA (Blue Blind)
#EDABAA (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 727 U is a moderately saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #DDB395, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 25°.
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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