Pantone 143 C
Bright yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (11.32:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1028 Melon Yellow — close (ΔE 3.9).
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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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
#F1B434Base colorAnalogous
#F1B434Base colorTriadic
#F1B434Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#F4A900ΔE 3.9 · close#F3A505ΔE 5.0 · close#F1B941NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 1.6 · very close#F1B32ENCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 0.5 · practically identicalCompare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia and 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 143 C
143 C is a rich golden amber, between 142 C and 144 C.
On screen it is very close to 7409 C (ΔE 1.3), and RAL 1028 Melon Yellow is a close paint match (ΔE 3.9). Use dark text on it.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-143-c: #F1B434;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-143-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-143-c: #F1B434;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-143-c': '#F1B434',
<div class="bg-[#F1B434]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 143 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #F1B434, which is RGB 241, 180, 52.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 143 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 25, Y 78, K 5. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 143 C?
RAL 1028 Melon Yellow is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 3.9, 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 143 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 11.32:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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