PANTONE P 45-3 C
Rich Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 45-3 C
#EC9674
#E87E54
#E36635
#D7521D
#B84619
#9D3C15
#7E3011
#5E240D
#3F1809
#1F0C04
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 45-3 C
#EC9674
#EEA081
#F0AA8F
#F2B49C
#F3BFAA
#F6CCBC
#F8D6C9
#F9E0D7
#FBEBE4
#FDF5F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#EC9673
#74CAEC
Analogous
#EC748E
#EC9673
#ECD274
Triadic
#EC9673
#74EC96
#9674EC
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Shell Coral | #EA9575 | ΔE 1.76 | |
| PANTONE 170 CP | #F19C78 | ΔE 2.14 | |
| PANTONE 15-1334 TPG | #F49A79 | ΔE 2.53 | |
| PANTONE 7576 UP | #E3926F | ΔE 2.84 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #EC9673;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #EC9673;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC9673 0%, #D7521D 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
#AA9C71 (Red Blind)
#AA9C71 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BEAC73 (Green Blind)
#BEAC73 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF8A8C (Blue Blind)
#FF8A8C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 45-3 C is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #EC9673, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 17°.
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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