PANTONE P 169-1 U
Pale Light Light Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 169-1 U
#E9E6DC
#D8D1C0
#C6BCA4
#B4A788
#A3926C
#8D7D58
#716447
#554B35
#383223
#1C1912
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 169-1 U
#E9E6DC
#EBE8E0
#EDEAE3
#EFECE6
#F1EFE9
#F5F3EF
#F7F6F2
#F9F8F6
#FBFAF9
#FDFDFC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E9E5DC
#DCE0E9
Analogous
#E9DFDC
#E9E5DC
#E7E9DC
Triadic
#E9E5DC
#DCE9E6
#E6DCE9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 11-4801 TCX | #E8E3D9 | ΔE 0.93 | |
| PANTONE 11-0605 TCX | #E9E5DE | ΔE 1.01 | |
| PANTONE White Down | #E5E2D9 | ΔE 1.20 | |
| PANTONE PQ-9043C | #E8E6DF | ΔE 1.34 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E9E5DC;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #E9E5DC;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9E5DC 0%, #B4A788 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
#E7E5DC (Red Blind)
#E7E5DC (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E9E6DC (Green Blind)
#E9E6DC (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#ECE3E2 (Blue Blind)
#ECE3E2 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 169-1 U is a desaturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #E9E5DC, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 42°.
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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