PANTONE PQ-8563C
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-8563C
#73443F
#693E3A
#5C3633
#52302D
#452926
#3B2321
#2E1B19
#241514
#170E0D
#0A0605
Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-8563C
#73443F
#8A514C
#9E5D57
#AE716B
#B8847F
#C59A96
#D0ADA9
#DDC3C0
#E7D6D4
#F4ECEB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#72433F
#3F6F73
Analogous
#733F55
#72433F
#735E3F
Triadic
#72433F
#3F7344
#443F73
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 8563 C | #73433E | ΔE 0.91 | |
| PANTONE Sable | #6E403C | ΔE 1.42 | |
| PANTONE 19-1435 TPG | #754640 | ΔE 1.63 | |
| PANTONE P 54-16 U | #764543 | ΔE 1.72 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #72433F;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #72433F;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72433F 0%, #52302D 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
#4B483F (Red Blind)
#4B483F (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#55503F (Green Blind)
#55503F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#7F3F42 (Blue Blind)
#7F3F42 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE PQ-8563C is a desaturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #72433F, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 5°.
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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