Pantone Yellow 012 C
Bright yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (14.97:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow — very close (ΔE 1.2).
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.
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
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#FFD700Base colorAnalogous
#FFD700Base colorTriadic
#FFD700Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#FAD201ΔE 1.2 · very close#F5D033ΔE 2.9 · very close#FFDD22NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Yellow 012 C
Yellow 012 C is one of the classic Pantone base inks used to mix other colors. It is a warmer, slightly deeper yellow than Pantone Yellow C, leaning toward golden rather than lemon.
On screen it is almost identical to 108 C and 115 C (ΔE 1.5), and RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow is a close match for paint (ΔE 1.2). Use dark text on it; white text is not readable.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-yellow-012-c: #FFD700;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-yellow-012-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-yellow-012-c: #FFD700;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-yellow-012-c': '#FFD700',
<div class="bg-[#FFD700]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Yellow 012 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #FFD700, which is RGB 255, 215, 0.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Yellow 012 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 16, Y 100, K 0. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Yellow 012 C?
RAL 1023 Traffic Yellow is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 1.2, very 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 Yellow 012 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 14.97:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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