PANTONE P 40-6 C
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 40-6 C
#E87A59
#E5653E
#E04C1F
#C5431B
#AB3A17
#903114
#70260F
#551D0C
#3A1408
#1B0904
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 40-6 C
#E87A59
#EB896B
#ED9378
#EFA28A
#F2B09C
#F4BEAE
#F6C9BC
#F8D8CE
#FBE6E0
#FDF1ED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#E87957
#59C7E8
Analogous
#E8597F
#E87957
#E8C259
Triadic
#E87957
#59E87A
#7A59E8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 45-5 C | #E97857 | ΔE 0.86 | |
| PANTONE 2433 CP | #E37352 | ΔE 2.12 | |
| PANTONE 19-1-4 CP | #E57B57 | ΔE 2.13 | |
| PANTONE P 34-6 U | #EE7A5B | ΔE 2.34 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #E87957;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #E87957;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E87957 0%, #C5431B 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
#918255 (Red Blind)
#918255 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#AA9657 (Green Blind)
#AA9657 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF6B6F (Blue Blind)
#FF6B6F (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 40-6 C is a highly saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #E87957, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 14°.
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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