Pantone 7503 C
Muted beige
- One of 132 colors in Pantone Beige & Tan Colors.
- Black text works best (7.42:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1019 Grey Beige — close (ΔE 3.2).
Color values
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#A89968This colorTints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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#A89968Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#9E9764ΔE 3.2 · close#C2B078ΔE 7.1 · visibly different#A1915DNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.7 · 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 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 7503 C
7503 C is a muted khaki or olive beige, darker than the pale 7500–7502 C before it.
On screen it is close to 4007 C (ΔE 3.0), and RAL 1019 Grey Beige is a close paint match (ΔE 3.2). Use dark text on it (7.4:1 with black).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-7503-c: #A89968;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-7503-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-7503-c: #A89968;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-7503-c': '#A89968',
<div class="bg-[#A89968]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 7503 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #A89968, which is RGB 168, 153, 104.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 7503 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 9, Y 38, K 34. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 7503 C?
RAL 1019 Grey Beige is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 3.2, 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 7503 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 7.42:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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