Pantone 116 C
Bright yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (13.98:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow — very close (ΔE 2.7).
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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Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
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#FFCD00This colorTints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Tints (toward white)
Shades (toward black)
Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#FFCD00Base colorAnalogous
#FFCD00Base colorTriadic
#FFCD00Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#FAD201ΔE 2.7 · very close#F5D033ΔE 3.4 · close#FFCA20NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 1.6 · very closeCompare 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 116 C
116 C is a deep golden yellow at the strong end of the 113–116 C steps, very close to 109 C (ΔE 1.3) on screen.
The next numbers, 117 C to 119 C, are olive-gold tones rather than brighter yellows. RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow is a close paint match (ΔE 2.7).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-116-c: #FFCD00;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-116-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-116-c: #FFCD00;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-116-c': '#FFCD00',
<div class="bg-[#FFCD00]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 116 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #FFCD00, which is RGB 255, 205, 0.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 116 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 20, Y 100, K 0. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 116 C?
RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 2.7, very 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 116 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 13.98:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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