PANTONE Ermine
Muted Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Ermine
#836A4E
#766047
#69563F
#5C4B37
#504130
#433628
#33291F
#261F17
#1A150F
#0D0A08
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Ermine
#836A4E
#967A5A
#A58969
#B1987C
#BCA78F
#C8B6A3
#D1C3B3
#DDD2C6
#E8E1D9
#F4F0EC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#836B4F
#4E6783
Analogous
#83504E
#836B4F
#81834E
Triadic
#836B4F
#4E836A
#6A4E83
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-1022 TPG | #856C51 | ΔE 0.84 | |
| PANTONE 4243 C | #836A4D | ΔE 0.90 | |
| PANTONE 18-1022 TCX | #83694E | ΔE 1.17 | |
| PANTONE 463 U | #886D52 | ΔE 1.78 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #836B4F;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #836B4F;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #836B4F 0%, #5C4B37 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
#746B4D (Red Blind)
#746B4D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#7A7050 (Green Blind)
#7A7050 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#8E6563 (Blue Blind)
#8E6563 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Ermine is a desaturated orange with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #836B4F, 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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