PANTONE Black 2 UP
Neutral Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Black 2 UP
#696454
#5D594B
#555144
#4A463B
#3E3B32
#36332B
#2A2822
#1F1E19
#141310
#0B0B09
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Black 2 UP
#696454
#7A7462
#8E8771
#9B9582
#A9A393
#B9B4A7
#C6C3B8
#D4D1C9
#E1E0DA
#F1F1EE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#686354
#545969
Analogous
#695954
#686354
#646954
Triadic
#686354
#546964
#645469
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 152-2-6 U | #696356 | ΔE 1.21 | |
| PANTONE 18-0521 TPX | #696655 | ΔE 1.69 | |
| PANTONE 7554 U | #6D6558 | ΔE 2.05 | |
| PANTONE 18-0615 TPX | #635E4E | ΔE 2.18 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #686354;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #686354;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #686354 0%, #4A463B 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
#676253 (Red Blind)
#676253 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#686454 (Green Blind)
#686454 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#6C605E (Blue Blind)
#6C605E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Black 2 UP is a desaturated yellow with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #686354, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 45°.
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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