Pantone 104 C
Medium yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (7.31:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1027 Curry — close (ΔE 4.3).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
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Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
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Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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#AF9800Base colorAnalogous
#AF9800Base colorTriadic
#AF9800Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#9D9101ΔE 4.3 · close#AEA04BΔE 6.7 · visibly different#D6C62DNCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 12.7 · visibly different#AE9C32NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 3.5 · closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for tritanopia. Do not rely on this color alone to signal status or meaning; add a label or icon. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone 104 C
104 C is a deep mustard or ochre yellow, darker than 103 C.
On screen it is practically identical to 613 C (ΔE 1.0), and RAL 1027 Curry is a close paint match (ΔE 4.3). Black text reads well on it (7.3:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-104-c: #AF9800;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-104-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-104-c: #AF9800;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-104-c': '#AF9800',
<div class="bg-[#AF9800]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 104 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #AF9800, which is RGB 175, 152, 0.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 104 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 13, Y 100, K 31. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 104 C?
RAL 1027 Curry is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 4.3, close).
What does the “C” in the name mean?
“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.
Should I use white or black text on Pantone 104 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 7.31:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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