PANTONE P 53-8 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 53-8 U
#B04A4B
#9E4244
#8C3B3C
#7A3334
#682C2D
#5A2626
#481E1F
#361717
#240F0F
#120808
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 53-8 U
#B04A4B
#BA5A5B
#C16C6D
#C97E7F
#D09091
#D9A5A6
#E1B7B8
#E8C9CA
#F0DBDB
#F7EDED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B0494B
#4AB0AE
Analogous
#B04A7F
#B0494B
#B07B4A
Triadic
#B0494B
#4BB04A
#4A4BB0
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 17-1545 TCX | #B54C4D | ΔE 1.72 | |
| PANTONE P 58-8 U | #AF454B | ΔE 2.07 | |
| PANTONE 18-1648 TCX | #AE4746 | ΔE 2.09 | |
| PANTONE 18-1648 TPG | #B74E51 | ΔE 2.31 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B0494B;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #B0494B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B0494B 0%, #7A3334 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#58554B (Red Blind)
#58554B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6E664A (Green Blind)
#6E664A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#CA414A (Blue Blind)
#CA414A (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 53-8 U is a moderately saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #B0494B, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 359°.
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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