PANTONE P 51-6 U
Neutral Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 51-6 U
#A7837B
#9B7169
#8D665E
#7A5852
#684B45
#59403B
#46332F
#342623
#221816
#120D0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 51-6 U
#A7837B
#AF8E88
#BA9D97
#C2A8A3
#CAB4AF
#D4C2BF
#DCCECB
#E4D9D7
#EDE5E3
#F7F3F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A8837C
#7BA0A7
Analogous
#A77B8A
#A8837C
#A7997B
Triadic
#A8837C
#7BA783
#837BA7
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4037 UP | #AC817C | ΔE 2.69 | |
| PANTONE 7614 C | #A47F74 | ΔE 2.79 | |
| PANTONE PQ-7614C | #A37F74 | ΔE 2.80 | |
| PANTONE PQ-10155C | #AF867C | ΔE 2.99 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A8837C;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A8837C;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8837C 0%, #7A5852 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
#8A877B (Red Blind)
#8A877B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#928D7C (Green Blind)
#928D7C (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#B37F81 (Blue Blind)
#B37F81 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 51-6 U is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #A8837C, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 10°.
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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