Pantone Black 5 C
Soft black
- One of 17 colors in Pantone Black Colors.
- White text works best (13.21:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 8017 Chocolate Brown — close (ΔE 4.5).
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.
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Tints 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
Pantone Black 5 C is a near-neutral color, so hue-based schemes do not apply. Neutrals pair with any color family; try it with an accent from blue, red or yellow.
Closest RAL and NCS colors
#45322EΔE 4.5 · close#412227ΔE 5.3 · visibly different#36292BNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Black 5 C
Black 5 C is a black with a plum or reddish-brown undertone.
On screen it is close to 439 C (ΔE 3.5), and RAL 8017 Chocolate Brown is a close paint match (ΔE 4.5).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-black-5-c: #3E2B2E;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-black-5-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-black-5-c: #3E2B2E;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-black-5-c': '#3E2B2E',
<div class="bg-[#3E2B2E]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Black 5 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #3E2B2E, which is RGB 62, 43, 46.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Black 5 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 31, Y 26, K 76. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Black 5 C?
RAL 8017 Chocolate Brown is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 4.5, 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 Black 5 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 13.21:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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