Pantone 212 C
Vivid pink
- One of 213 colors in Pantone Pink Colors.
- Black text works best (6.25:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- Closest RAL: RAL 4003 Heather Violet — close (ΔE 3.8).
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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#F04E98This colorTints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Tints (toward white)
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Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#F04E98Base colorAnalogous
#F04E98Base color#F9423AΔE 3.1 · closeTriadic
#F04E98Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#DE4C8AΔE 3.8 · close#CF3476ΔE 9.9 · visibly different#F13259NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 14.0 · visibly different#F150A1NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.8 · 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 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 212 C
212 C is a vivid, bright pink between 211 C and 213 C, slightly lighter than 213 C.
On screen it is close to 2038 C (ΔE 3.2), and RAL 4003 Heather Violet is the nearest paint color (ΔE 3.8). Black text reads better than white on it (6.2:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-212-c: #F04E98;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-212-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-212-c: #F04E98;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-212-c': '#F04E98',
<div class="bg-[#F04E98]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 212 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #F04E98, which is RGB 240, 78, 152.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 212 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 68, Y 37, K 6. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 212 C?
RAL 4003 Heather Violet is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 3.8, 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 212 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 6.25:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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