Pantone Yellow C
Bright yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (15.56:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1021 Rape Yellow — very close (ΔE 2.1).
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
#FEDD00Base colorAnalogous
#FEDD00Base colorTriadic
#FEDD00Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#F3DA0BΔE 2.1 · very close#FAD201ΔE 2.9 · very close#FFDD22NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 0.9 · practically identicalCompare 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 C
Yellow C (often written Pantone Yellow) is one of the classic Pantone base inks used to mix other colors. It is a clean, slightly greenish yellow, cooler than Yellow 012 C.
On screen it is practically identical to 108 C (ΔE 0.6), and RAL 1021 Rape Yellow is a close paint match (ΔE 2.1). Use dark text on it.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-yellow-c: #FEDD00;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-yellow-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-yellow-c: #FEDD00;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-yellow-c': '#FEDD00',
<div class="bg-[#FEDD00]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Yellow C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #FEDD00, which is RGB 254, 221, 0.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Yellow C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 13, 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 C?
RAL 1021 Rape Yellow is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 2.1, 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 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 15.56:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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