PANTONE Lima Bean
Rich Light Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Lima Bean
#E0D48F
#D9C973
#D1BF57
#C8B237
#AC992F
#908027
#746720
#584E18
#38320F
#1C1908
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Lima Bean
#E0D48F
#E4D99B
#E7DDA7
#E9E0AF
#ECE5BB
#F0EAC7
#F3EED3
#F6F3DF
#F8F6E7
#FCFAF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E1D590
#8F9BE0
Analogous
#E0AB8F
#E1D590
#C4E08F
Triadic
#E1D590
#8FE0D4
#D48FE0
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 167-2 U | #DED38F | ΔE 1.01 | |
| PANTONE 13-0633 TPX | #E5D592 | ΔE 1.83 | |
| PANTONE Custard | #E5D68E | ΔE 2.12 | |
| PANTONE 12-0626 TPX | #DCD08E | ΔE 2.20 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E1D590;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #E1D590;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1D590 0%, #C8B237 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
#E5D08C (Red Blind)
#E5D08C (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E9D592 (Green Blind)
#E9D592 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#F0CAC0 (Blue Blind)
#F0CAC0 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Lima Bean is a moderately saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #E1D590, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 51°.
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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