Pantone 165 C
Vivid orange
- One of 160 colors in Pantone Orange Colors.
- Black text works best (7.21:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 2008 Bright Red Orange — close (ΔE 3.3).
Color values
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#FF6720This colorTints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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#FF6720Base colorAnalogous
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#FF6720Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#F75E25ΔE 3.3 · close#FF7514ΔE 5.0 · visibly different#FF6212NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 1.2 · very close#FF6719NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 0.9 · 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 165 C
165 C is a vivid red-orange in the 162–168 C row, which runs from peach to burnt orange.
On screen it is close to 1585 C (ΔE 2.1) and Orange 016 C (ΔE 3.0), and RAL 2008 Bright Red Orange is a close paint match (ΔE 3.3). Black text reads well on it (7.2:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-165-c: #FF6720;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-165-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-165-c: #FF6720;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-165-c': '#FF6720',
<div class="bg-[#FF6720]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 165 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #FF6720, which is RGB 255, 103, 32.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 165 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 60, Y 87, K 0. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 165 C?
RAL 2008 Bright Red Orange is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 3.3, 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 165 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 7.21:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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