Pantone 6009 C
Medium beige
- One of 132 colors in Pantone Beige & Tan Colors.
- Black text works best (6.75:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 9.6).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
Text on this color
Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
Neighbors by number
#BC9E7AΔE 5.8#AF8C62This 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
#AF8C62Base colorAnalogous
#AF8C62Base colorTriadic
#AF8C62Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#C1876BΔE 9.6 · visibly different#C6A664ΔE 9.7 · visibly different#BC9165NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 3.2 · closeNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 6009 C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for 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 6009 C
6009 C is a warm tan, a step deeper than 6008 C and close to 6010 C (ΔE 4).
On screen it is close to 2467 C (ΔE 2.7). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 9.6). Black text reads well on it (6.8:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-6009-c: #AF8C62;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-6009-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-6009-c: #AF8C62;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-6009-c': '#AF8C62',
<div class="bg-[#AF8C62]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 6009 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #AF8C62, which is RGB 175, 140, 98.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 6009 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 20, Y 44, K 31. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 6009 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 3012 Beige Red, differs visibly (ΔE 9.6).
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 6009 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 6.75:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
Related tools
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone LLC. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. The color values provided here are for reference purposes only and may not be 100% accurate representations of official Pantone colors.