PANTONE P 53-3 U
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 53-3 U
#D99381
#D17B66
#C9644A
#BC5338
#A14730
#863B28
#6A2F20
#4F2217
#371810
#1B0C08
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 53-3 U
#D99381
#DD9D8D
#E1A799
#E5B5A9
#E9BFB4
#ECC9C0
#F0D3CC
#F3DDD8
#F8EBE7
#FBF5F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#DA9583
#81C8D9
Analogous
#D9819C
#DA9583
#D9BF81
Triadic
#DA9583
#81D993
#9381D9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 15-1523 TCX | #DF9885 | ΔE 1.65 | |
| PANTONE 15-1523 TPX | #DB9889 | ΔE 2.32 | |
| PANTONE Shrimp | #E29A86 | ΔE 2.71 | |
| PANTONE Peach Infusion | #E0998B | ΔE 2.75 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #DA9583;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #DA9583;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA9583 0%, #BC5338 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
#A39B82 (Red Blind)
#A39B82 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B2A783 (Green Blind)
#B2A783 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#EF8D90 (Blue Blind)
#EF8D90 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 53-3 U is a moderately saturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #DA9583, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 12°.
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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