Pantone 187 C
Deep red
- One of 165 colors in Pantone Red Colors.
- White text works best (7.50:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 3003 Ruby 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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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.
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#A6192EBase colorAnalogous
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#A6192EBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#9B111EΔE 4.2 · close#B32428ΔE 5.2 · visibly different#D61C28NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 11.2 · visibly different#A12A31NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.2 · very closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
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. 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 187 C
187 C is a deep crimson red, one step darker than 186 C (ΔE 7).
On screen it is close to 704 C (ΔE 2.7) and 201 C (ΔE 2.8), and RAL 3003 Ruby Red is a close paint match (ΔE 4.2). White text passes WCAG AAA (7.5:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-187-c: #A6192E;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-187-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-187-c: #A6192E;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-187-c': '#A6192E',
<div class="bg-[#A6192E]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 187 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #A6192E, which is RGB 166, 25, 46.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 187 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 85, Y 72, K 35. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 187 C?
RAL 3003 Ruby 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 187 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 7.50:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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