PANTONE 917 U
Rich Light Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 917 U
#FFF8AD
#FFF585
#FFF157
#FFEE2E
#FFEA00
#D6C400
#AD9F00
#807500
#574F00
#292500
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 917 U
#FFF8AD
#FFF9B8
#FFF9BD
#FFFAC7
#FFFBCC
#FFFCD6
#FFFCE0
#FFFDE5
#FFFEF0
#FFFEF5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FFF8AE
#ADB4FF
Analogous
#FFCFAD
#FFF8AE
#DDFFAD
Triadic
#FFF8AE
#ADFFF8
#F8ADFF
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 937 U | #FBF7AF | ΔE 1.70 | |
| PANTONE 1-1-2 U | #FFF5A9 | ΔE 1.90 | |
| PANTONE P 1-4 U | #FFF4AC | ΔE 2.02 | |
| PANTONE 937 C | #F5F1A6 | ΔE 2.96 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FFF8AE;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FFF8AE;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8AE 0%, #FFEE2E 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
#FFF1AA (Red Blind)
#FFF1AA (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#FFF6B0 (Green Blind)
#FFF6B0 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFEDE2 (Blue Blind)
#FFEDE2 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 917 U is a highly saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FFF8AE, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 55°.
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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