PANTONE P 37-6 C
Rich Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 37-6 C
#EC865B
#E9723F
#E55B1F
#CD4E18
#AD4214
#923811
#772D0E
#57210A
#3B1707
#1B0A03
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 37-6 C
#EC865B
#EE946D
#EF9E7B
#F2AB8D
#F3B59B
#F5C3AD
#F8D0BF
#F9DACD
#FBE8DF
#FDF2ED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#EC855A
#5BC0EC
Analogous
#EC5B78
#EC855A
#ECCF5B
Triadic
#EC855A
#5BEC86
#865BEC
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 1655 UP | #F1865D | ΔE 1.86 | |
| PANTONE P 27-6 U | #F28A61 | ΔE 2.27 | |
| PANTONE 165 UP | #F1865F | ΔE 2.34 | |
| PANTONE 16-1-3 CP | #E7835B | ΔE 2.47 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #EC855A;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #EC855A;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC855A 0%, #CD4E18 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
#9D8D57 (Red Blind)
#9D8D57 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B5A05A (Green Blind)
#B5A05A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF7778 (Blue Blind)
#FF7778 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 37-6 C is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #EC855A, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 18°.
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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