PANTONE 8540 C
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 8540 C
#88494D
#7B4246
#6D3B3E
#603437
#532D2F
#462528
#351D1E
#281517
#1B0E0F
#0D0708
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 8540 C
#88494D
#9C5459
#AB6368
#B6777B
#C18B8F
#CB9FA2
#D4AFB2
#DFC3C5
#EAD7D8
#F4EBEC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#884A4E
#498884
Analogous
#88496D
#884A4E
#886449
Triadic
#884A4E
#4D8849
#494D88
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 66-8 U | #87464C | ΔE 1.93 | |
| PANTONE P 61-16 U | #864749 | ΔE 1.95 | |
| PANTONE 19-1533 TPX | #83494C | ΔE 1.99 | |
| PANTONE P 64-8 U | #88464C | ΔE 2.19 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #884A4E;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #884A4E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #884A4E 0%, #603437 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
#53514E (Red Blind)
#53514E (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#605C4D (Green Blind)
#605C4D (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#97464C (Blue Blind)
#97464C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 8540 C is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #884A4E, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 356°.
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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