PANTONE P 43-2 U
Muted Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 43-2 U
#C8A492
#BC907B
#B07C63
#A36C52
#8B5C46
#734C3A
#5C3D2E
#442D22
#2F1F18
#18100C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 43-2 U
#C8A492
#CDAC9D
#D3B5A7
#D9C0B4
#DFC9BF
#E4D1C9
#E9DAD3
#EEE2DD
#F5EEEB
#FAF6F5
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C8A392
#92B7C8
Analogous
#C8929C
#C8A392
#C8BE92
Triadic
#C8A392
#92C8A4
#A492C8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 15-1511 TPG | #C6A292 | ΔE 0.85 | |
| PANTONE 480 U | #C8A394 | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE 3Y04 SP | #C4A190 | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 15-1316 TPX | #C6A18E | ΔE 1.34 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C8A392;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C8A392;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8A392 0%, #A36C52 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
#ACA691 (Red Blind)
#ACA691 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B4AD92 (Green Blind)
#B4AD92 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#D49E9E (Blue Blind)
#D49E9E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 43-2 U is a desaturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #C8A392, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 19°.
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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