PANTONE P 169-9 U
Neutral Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 169-9 U
#968979
#897C6C
#786D5E
#6A6053
#5B5348
#4D463D
#3C362F
#2E2924
#1F1C19
#0E0D0B
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 169-9 U
#968979
#A19687
#AAA092
#B5ACA1
#C0B9AF
#CBC5BD
#D4CFC9
#E0DCD7
#EBE8E5
#F4F2F1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#968A7A
#798596
Analogous
#967B79
#968A7A
#949679
Triadic
#968A7A
#799689
#897996
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 17-1108 TCX | #95897A | ΔE 0.65 | |
| PANTONE Winter Twig | #948A7A | ΔE 0.88 | |
| PANTONE P 178-6 U | #998C7D | ΔE 1.10 | |
| PANTONE 17-1107 TPX | #958A78 | ΔE 1.14 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #968A7A;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #968A7A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #968A7A 0%, #6A6053 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#8F8A79 (Red Blind)
#8F8A79 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#928D7A (Green Blind)
#928D7A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#9C8785 (Blue Blind)
#9C8785 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 169-9 U is a desaturated orange with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #968A7A, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 34°.
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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