PANTONE P 78-16 U
Neutral Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 78-16 U
#5B494B
#524244
#4A3B3D
#3E3233
#362B2C
#2D2425
#251E1E
#1C1717
#110E0E
#080707
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 78-16 U
#5B494B
#6E595B
#82686B
#92777A
#A28B8E
#B29FA1
#C2B3B4
#D2C6C8
#DFD7D8
#EFEBEC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#5B494B
#495B58
Analogous
#5B4954
#5B494B
#5B5049
Triadic
#5B494B
#4B5B49
#494B5B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 19-1518 TPG | #5A4747 | ΔE 1.62 | |
| PANTONE P 67-16 U | #5E4B4B | ΔE 1.65 | |
| PANTONE 19-1624 TPG | #5D4A4F | ΔE 1.92 | |
| PANTONE 438 XGC | #584A4B | ΔE 1.92 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #5B494B;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #5B494B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B494B 0%, #3E3233 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#4B4B4B (Red Blind)
#4B4B4B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#4F4E4B (Green Blind)
#4F4E4B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#5F484A (Blue Blind)
#5F484A (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 78-16 U is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #5B494B, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 353°.
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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