PANTONE Tinsel
Muted Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Tinsel
#C3954B
#B8893D
#A17836
#8E692F
#7A5B29
#674D22
#503C1B
#3D2E14
#2A1F0E
#130E06
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Tinsel
#C3954B
#C9A05E
#CFA96E
#D5B581
#DBC094
#E2CBA7
#E7D4B6
#EDDFC9
#F4EBDD
#F9F4EC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C3964D
#4B79C3
Analogous
#C3594B
#C3964D
#B5C34B
Triadic
#C3964D
#4BC395
#954BC3
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 15-0942 TPX | #C2974E | ΔE 0.97 | |
| PANTONE P 15-14 C | #C2934B | ΔE 1.35 | |
| PANTONE Narcissus | #C39449 | ΔE 1.67 | |
| PANTONE 16-0945 TPG | #CA9B52 | ΔE 2.17 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C3964D;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C3964D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3964D 0%, #8E692F 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
#AC9449 (Red Blind)
#AC9449 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B79F4F (Green Blind)
#B79F4F (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#DC8880 (Blue Blind)
#DC8880 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Tinsel is a moderately saturated orange with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #C3964D, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 37°.
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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