PANTONE P 56-12 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 56-12 U
#AE766B
#A4675B
#915B50
#805047
#6D443C
#5C3A33
#482D28
#38231F
#241714
#100A09
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 56-12 U
#AE766B
#B7857B
#BE9189
#C7A199
#CEADA6
#D7BCB7
#DEC8C4
#E7D7D4
#EFE4E1
#F8F3F2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#AD766B
#6BA2AE
Analogous
#AE6B81
#AD766B
#AE976B
Triadic
#AD766B
#6BAE76
#766BAE
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE PQ-10156C | #B0776C | ΔE 1.06 | |
| PANTONE 4264 UP | #AE796D | ΔE 1.35 | |
| PANTONE P 54-12 U | #AF7569 | ΔE 1.65 | |
| PANTONE 6033 C | #A97669 | ΔE 1.93 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #AD766B;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #AD766B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AD766B 0%, #805047 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
#817B6A (Red Blind)
#817B6A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8D856B (Green Blind)
#8D856B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#BD7073 (Blue Blind)
#BD7073 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 56-12 U is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #AD766B, 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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