Pantone 179 C
Vivid red
- One of 165 colors in Pantone Red Colors.
- Black text works best (4.86:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- Closest RAL: RAL 3018 Strawberry Red — close (ΔE 4.2).
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
#E03C31Base colorAnalogous
#E03C31Base color#BE6A14ΔE 1.2 · very closeTriadic
#E03C31Base color#009A44ΔE 0.7 · practically identicalClosest RAL and NCS colors
#D53032ΔE 4.2 · close#E55137ΔE 4.6 · close#F13B15NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 6.4 · visibly different#D6392FNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.3 · very closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
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How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia. 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 179 C
179 C is a strong, warm tomato red. On screen it is close to 3556 C (ΔE 2.5).
RAL 3018 Strawberry Red is a close paint match (ΔE 4.2). Black text passes WCAG AA only just (4.9:1), and white text does not; for red-green color-blind viewers it shifts strongly.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-179-c: #E03C31;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-179-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-179-c: #E03C31;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-179-c': '#E03C31',
<div class="bg-[#E03C31]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 179 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #E03C31, which is RGB 224, 60, 49.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 179 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 73, Y 78, K 12. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 179 C?
RAL 3018 Strawberry Red is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 4.2, 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 179 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 4.86:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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