Pantone 155 C
Light beige
- One of 132 colors in Pantone Beige & Tan Colors.
- Black text works best (14.29:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 6.9).
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.
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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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#EFD19FBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#E6D690ΔE 6.9 · visibly different#C2B078ΔE 10.2 · visibly different#FFE5B0NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 4.6 · close#F1D2A4NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.3 · very closeNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 155 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 155 C
155 C is a pale sand or wheat beige and the lightest step of the 155–161 C run.
On screen it is close to 4029 C (ΔE 2.7). The nearest RAL color, RAL 1015 Light Ivory, differs a little (ΔE 6.9). Use dark text on it.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-155-c: #EFD19F;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-155-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-155-c: #EFD19F;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-155-c': '#EFD19F',
<div class="bg-[#EFD19F]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 155 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #EFD19F, which is RGB 239, 209, 159.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 155 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 13, Y 33, K 6. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 155 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 1015 Light Ivory, differs visibly (ΔE 6.9).
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 155 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 14.29:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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