PANTONE P 166-15 U
Rich Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 166-15 U
#C9BF4F
#C3B83C
#ACA235
#988F2F
#817928
#6D6722
#56511A
#423E14
#2B280D
#141206
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 166-15 U
#C9BF4F
#CFC663
#D4CC73
#DAD386
#DFD996
#E5E0A9
#E9E5B9
#EFECCC
#F4F2DC
#FAF9EF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C9BE4D
#4F5AC9
Analogous
#C9824F
#C9BE4D
#96C94F
Triadic
#C9BE4D
#4FC9BF
#BF4FC9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 15-0543 TPG | #C6BC4D | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE Celery | #CEC153 | ΔE 1.91 | |
| PANTONE P 166-16 U | #C0B647 | ΔE 3.10 | |
| PANTONE 4233 UP | #C7BF45 | ΔE 3.67 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C9BE4D;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C9BE4D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9BE4D 0%, #988F2F 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
#D7B447 (Red Blind)
#D7B447 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#DCBC50 (Green Blind)
#DCBC50 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#E0AC9C (Blue Blind)
#E0AC9C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 166-15 U is a moderately saturated yellow with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #C9BE4D, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 55°.
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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