Pantone 159 C
Vivid orange
- One of 160 colors in Pantone Orange Colors.
- Black text works best (5.22:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 7.5).
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.
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
#CB6015Base colorAnalogous
#CB6015Base colorTriadic
#CB6015Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#C35831ΔE 7.5 · visibly different#A65E2EΔE 8.4 · visibly different#D65F22NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 3.7 · close#C96922NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.6 · very closeNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 159 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 159 C
159 C is a deep burnt orange, darker and redder than 158 C.
On screen it is very close to 717 C (ΔE 2.0). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 7.5). Black text passes WCAG AA (5.2:1); for red-green color-blind viewers it shifts strongly.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-159-c: #CB6015;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-159-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-159-c: #CB6015;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-159-c': '#CB6015',
<div class="bg-[#CB6015]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 159 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #CB6015, which is RGB 203, 96, 21.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 159 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 53, Y 90, K 20. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 159 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 2013 Pearl Orange, differs visibly (ΔE 7.5).
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 159 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 5.22:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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