Pantone Yellow PY12 C
Bright yellow
- One of 162 colors in Pantone Yellow Colors.
- Black text works best (15.26:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- Closest RAL: RAL 1021 Rape Yellow — practically identical (ΔE 0.8).
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
#F6DD00Base colorAnalogous
#F6DD00Base colorTriadic
#F6DD00Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#F3DA0BΔE 0.8 · practically identical#FAD201ΔE 4.2 · close#F1DE2ANCS (nearest on screen) · 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 PY12 C
Yellow PY12 C is a named Pantone reference for a bright, clean yellow. On screen it is nearly identical to 107 C (ΔE 1.1) and 102 C (ΔE 1.4).
RAL 1021 Rape Yellow is a very close paint match (ΔE 0.8). Use dark text on it; contrast with black is 15.3:1.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-yellow-py12-c: #F6DD00;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-yellow-py12-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-yellow-py12-c: #F6DD00;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-yellow-py12-c': '#F6DD00',
<div class="bg-[#F6DD00]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Yellow PY12 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #F6DD00, which is RGB 246, 221, 0.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Yellow PY12 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 10, Y 100, K 4. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Yellow PY12 C?
RAL 1021 Rape Yellow is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 0.8, practically identical).
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 PY12 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 15.26:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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.