PANTONE P 166-5 C
Rich Light Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 166-5 C
#F3E481
#F0DD60
#EDD53B
#EACE1A
#CDB413
#AD9810
#87770D
#675A0A
#463E07
#211D03
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 166-5 C
#F3E481
#F5E78F
#F5E998
#F7ECA6
#F8EFB4
#F9F2C2
#FAF4CC
#FCF7DA
#FDFAE8
#FEFCF1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#F3E481
#8190F3
Analogous
#F3AB81
#F3E481
#C9F381
Triadic
#F3E481
#81F3E4
#E481F3
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 609 CP | #F0E17E | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE Corn Confection | #F5E381 | ΔE 1.27 | |
| PANTONE P 166-4 U | #F7E782 | ΔE 1.48 | |
| PANTONE 393 CP | #F2E485 | ΔE 1.98 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #F3E481;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #F3E481;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3E481 0%, #EACE1A 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
#FBDC7C (Red Blind)
#FBDC7C (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#FFE484 (Green Blind)
#FFE484 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFD4C6 (Blue Blind)
#FFD4C6 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 166-5 C is a highly saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #F3E481, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 52°.
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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