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Pantone Solid Coated

Pantone 141 C

Light yellow

  • One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
  • Black text works best (13.10:1, passes WCAG AAA).
  • No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 5.9).

Color values

HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.

Text on this color

Aa White text1.60:1 · Not readable — avoid
Aa Black text13.10:1 · Passes AAA for all text

Similar Pantone colors

Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.

134 C#FDD26EΔE 2.8 · very close142 C#F1BE48ΔE 2.9 · very close135 C#FFC658ΔE 3.7 · close

Neighbors by number

Tints and shades

Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.

Tints (toward white)

Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX#F0EEE9ΔE 7.0 · visibly different

Shades (toward black)

Black 2 C#332F21ΔE 3.0 · close

Color schemes

Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.

Complementary

141 C#F2C75CBase color

Analogous

141 C#F2C75CBase color

Triadic

141 C#F2C75CBase color

Closest RAL and NCS colors

RAL 1017 Saffron Yellow#F5D033ΔE 5.9 · visibly different
RAL 1003 Signal Yellow#E5BE01ΔE 6.5 · visibly different
NCS S 1040-Y10R#F1D371NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 4.3 · close
NCS S 1050-Y20R#F1C056NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.3 · very close

No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 141 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

Protanopia (red-blind)Looks like #DCC551, near 458 C · shift ΔE 6.0
Deuteranopia (green-blind)Looks like #E6D160, near 459 C · shift ΔE 6.4
Tritanopia (blue-blind)Looks like #FFB8B0, near 169 C · shift ΔE 29.3

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 141 C

141 C is a light golden yellow and the lightest step of the 141–147 C run.

On screen it is close to 2006 C and 134 C (ΔE 2.8). The nearest RAL color, RAL 1017 Saffron Yellow, differs a little (ΔE 5.9). Use dark text on it.

Use in code

CSS
:root {
  --pantone-141-c: #F2C75C;
}
.brand {
  background-color: var(--pantone-141-c);
  color: #000000;
}
SCSS
$pantone-141-c: #F2C75C;
Tailwind
// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-141-c': '#F2C75C',

<div class="bg-[#F2C75C]">…</div>

Frequently asked questions

What is the HEX code for Pantone 141 C?

The screen approximation used on this site is #F2C75C, which is RGB 242, 199, 92.

What are the CMYK values for Pantone 141 C?

A process approximation is C 0, M 18, Y 62, K 5. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.

What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 141 C?

No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 1017 Saffron Yellow, differs visibly (ΔE 5.9).

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 141 C?

Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 13.10:1 (passes WCAG AAA).

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