Pantone 173 C
Vivid orange
- One of 160 colors in Pantone Orange Colors.
- White text works best (4.64:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- Closest RAL: RAL 2010 Signal Orange — very close (ΔE 2.7).
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
#CF4520Base colorAnalogous
#CF4520Base color#AF6D04ΔE 2.4 · very closeTriadic
#CF4520Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#D84B20ΔE 2.7 · very close#C93C20ΔE 2.9 · very close#D64A1ANCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 2.8 · very close#D63E1ENCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.7 · very closeCompare 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 173 C
173 C is a deep brick or burnt red-orange, darker than 172 C.
On screen it is very close to 7597 C (ΔE 1.7), and RAL 2010 Signal Orange is a close paint match (ΔE 2.7). White text passes WCAG AA only just (4.6:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-173-c: #CF4520;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-173-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-173-c: #CF4520;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-173-c': '#CF4520',
<div class="bg-[#CF4520]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 173 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #CF4520, which is RGB 207, 69, 32.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 173 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 67, Y 85, K 19. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 173 C?
RAL 2010 Signal Orange is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 2.7, very 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 173 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 4.64:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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