PANTONE 8-2-3 U
Muted Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 8-2-3 U
#9B7141
#8C663B
#7A5933
#6C4F2D
#5D4427
#4F3A21
#3D2D1A
#2F2214
#20180E
#0E0A06
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 8-2-3 U
#9B7141
#B0804A
#BA8D5A
#C39C6F
#CCAB85
#D5BA9A
#DCC6AC
#E5D5C2
#EEE4D7
#F6F0E9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#9B7141
#416B9B
Analogous
#9B4441
#9B7141
#989B41
Triadic
#9B7141
#419B71
#71419B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Bone Brown | #9D7446 | ΔE 1.78 | |
| PANTONE 17-1128 TPX | #9B6E41 | ΔE 2.02 | |
| PANTONE 17-1128 TCX | #9C7145 | ΔE 2.05 | |
| PANTONE 8580 | #996E42 | ΔE 2.20 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #9B7141;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #9B7141;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9B7141 0%, #6C4F2D 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#81713E (Red Blind)
#81713E (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8B7A42 (Green Blind)
#8B7A42 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#AE6763 (Blue Blind)
#AE6763 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 8-2-3 U is a moderately saturated orange with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #9B7141, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 32°.
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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