Pantone 133 C
Medium brown
- One of 129 colors in Pantone Brown Colors.
- White text works best (6.96:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 5.3).
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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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.
Complementary
#6C571BBase colorAnalogous
#6C571BBase colorTriadic
#6C571BBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#6A5F31ΔE 5.3 · visibly different#6F4F28ΔE 7.5 · visibly different#867F41NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 15.1 · visibly different#6B5C3DNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 7.4 · visibly differentThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 133 C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
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 133 C
133 C is a dark olive brown and the darkest step of the 127–133 C run.
On screen it is close to 147 C (ΔE 2.8). The nearest RAL color, RAL 7008 Khaki Grey, is a borderline match (ΔE 5.3). White text passes WCAG AA (7.0:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-133-c: #6C571B;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-133-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-133-c: #6C571B;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-133-c': '#6C571B',
<div class="bg-[#6C571B]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 133 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #6C571B, which is RGB 108, 87, 27.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 133 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 19, Y 75, K 58. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 133 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 7008 Khaki Grey, differs visibly (ΔE 5.3).
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 133 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 6.96:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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