Pantone 485 C
Vivid red
- One of 165 colors in Pantone Red Colors.
- White text works best (4.87:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- Closest RAL: RAL 2001 Red Orange — close (ΔE 3.4).
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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#DA291CThis colorTints 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
#DA291CBase colorAnalogous
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#DA291CBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#C93C20ΔE 3.4 · close#CB2821ΔE 3.5 · close#F1281ANCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 4.8 · close#D62D22NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.2 · 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. 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 485 C
485 C is a bright, slightly orange-leaning red. On screen it is close to 2347 C (ΔE 2.9), and RAL 2001 Red Orange is a close paint match (ΔE 3.4).
White text passes WCAG AA at 4.9:1, a narrow margin, so keep small text bold. For red-green color-blind viewers it shifts strongly toward olive.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-485-c: #DA291C;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-485-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-485-c: #DA291C;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-485-c': '#DA291C',
<div class="bg-[#DA291C]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 485 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #DA291C, which is RGB 218, 41, 28.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 485 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 81, Y 87, K 15. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 485 C?
RAL 2001 Red Orange is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 3.4, 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 485 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 4.87:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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