Pantone 127 C
Light yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (15.37:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1014 Ivory — close (ΔE 4.4).
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.
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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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#E1CC4FΔE 4.4 · close#F5D033ΔE 6.2 · visibly different#FFEF96NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 5.4 · visibly different#F1DE74NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.1 · very closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
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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 127 C
127 C is a pale butter yellow and the lightest step of the 127–133 C run.
On screen it is very close to 2003 C (ΔE 1.7). RAL 1014 Ivory is a close paint match (ΔE 4.4). Use dark text on it.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-127-c: #F3DD6D;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-127-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-127-c: #F3DD6D;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-127-c': '#F3DD6D',
<div class="bg-[#F3DD6D]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 127 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #F3DD6D, which is RGB 243, 221, 109.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 127 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 9, Y 55, K 5. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 127 C?
RAL 1014 Ivory is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 4.4, 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 127 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 15.37:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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