PANTONE P 72-12 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 72-12 U
#C18691
#B6727E
#AA5A69
#974E5B
#80424D
#6C3741
#582D35
#402127
#2C171A
#140A0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 72-12 U
#C18691
#C8939D
#CD9DA6
#D4ABB2
#D9B5BC
#E0C2C8
#E7D0D4
#ECDADD
#F3E7EA
#F8F2F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C08691
#86C1B6
Analogous
#C186AE
#C08691
#C19886
Triadic
#C08691
#91C186
#8691C1
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-1710 TPG | #C18893 | ΔE 0.80 | |
| PANTONE 16-1610 TPX | #C68891 | ΔE 2.48 | |
| PANTONE 694 C | #C48490 | ΔE 2.56 | |
| PANTONE 7432 UP | #C28595 | ΔE 2.72 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C08691;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C08691;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C08691 0%, #974E5B 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
#8D8E91 (Red Blind)
#8D8E91 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#999790 (Green Blind)
#999790 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#CD838A (Blue Blind)
#CD838A (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 72-12 U is a desaturated red with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #C08691, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 349°.
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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