Pantone 146 C
Medium orange
- One of 160 colors in Pantone Orange Colors.
- Black text works best (4.84:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 7.0).
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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Shades (toward black)
Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#A76D11Base colorAnalogous
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#A76D11Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#955F20ΔE 7.0 · visibly different#A98307ΔE 10.1 · visibly different#A18039NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 8.8 · visibly different#AE6E2BNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 4.7 · closeThe 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 146 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 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 146 C
146 C is a dark caramel or bronze in the deeper half of the 141–147 C run, very close to 139 C on screen (ΔE 2.1).
No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 7.0). Black text passes WCAG AA only just (4.8:1), and white text does not.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-146-c: #A76D11;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-146-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-146-c: #A76D11;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-146-c': '#A76D11',
<div class="bg-[#A76D11]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 146 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #A76D11, which is RGB 167, 109, 17.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 146 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 35, Y 90, K 35. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 146 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 8001 Ochre Brown, differs visibly (ΔE 7.0).
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 146 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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