Pantone 163 C
Medium orange
- One of 160 colors in Pantone Orange Colors.
- Black text works best (10.30:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 11.0).
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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Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#FF9D6EBase colorAnalogous
#FF9D6EBase colorTriadic
#FF9D6EBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#EC7C26ΔE 11.0 · visibly different#FF7514ΔE 11.1 · visibly different#FF8A4ENCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 5.0 · visibly different#FE9A66NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.4 · very 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 163 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 163 C
163 C is a soft salmon orange, a step deeper than 162 C.
On screen it is close to 1565 C (ΔE 2.2). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 11.0). Black text reads well on it (10.3:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-163-c: #FF9D6E;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-163-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-163-c: #FF9D6E;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-163-c': '#FF9D6E',
<div class="bg-[#FF9D6E]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 163 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #FF9D6E, which is RGB 255, 157, 110.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 163 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 38, Y 57, K 0. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 163 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 2011 Deep Orange, differs visibly (ΔE 11.0).
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 163 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 10.30:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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