Pantone 118 C
Medium yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (6.05:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1005 Honey Yellow — practically identical (ΔE 0.8).
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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Tints 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
#AC8400Base colorAnalogous
#AC8400Base colorTriadic
#AC8400Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#A98307ΔE 0.8 · practically identical#9D9101ΔE 9.0 · visibly different#BCA836NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 11.9 · visibly different#AE852FNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 4.0 · 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 118 C
118 C is a dark gold or ochre, between 117 C and 119 C.
RAL 1005 Honey Yellow is a practically identical paint match on screen (ΔE 0.8). Black text passes WCAG AA (6.1:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-118-c: #AC8400;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-118-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-118-c: #AC8400;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-118-c': '#AC8400',
<div class="bg-[#AC8400]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 118 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #AC8400, which is RGB 172, 132, 0.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 118 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 23, Y 100, K 33. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 118 C?
RAL 1005 Honey Yellow is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 0.8, practically identical).
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 118 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 6.05:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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