2022 C
PANTONE 2022-C TCX
Pantone 2022 C is HEX #FAAA8D, RGB 250, 170, 141, and about CMYK 0, 32, 44, 2. It is a light, vivid warm orange color. The best text color on it is black at 11.20:1.
| Family | Orange |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Vivid |
| Associations | warmth, optimism and friendliness |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #FAAA8D | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | FAAA8D | |
| RGB | 250, 170, 141 | |
| RGB percent | 98.0%, 66.7%, 55.3% | |
| CMYK | 0, 32, 44, 2 | |
| HSL | 16, 92%, 77% | |
| HSV | 16, 44%, 98% | |
| LAB | 76.7, 26.1, 26.9 | |
| LCH | 76.7, 37.5, 45.8 | |
| Decimal | 16427661 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2022-c: #FAAA8D; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #FAAA8D; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2022-c': '#FAAA8D' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.980, green: 0.667, blue: 0.553) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2022_c">#FAAA8D</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFFAAA8D) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2022-c","name":"2022 C","hex":"#FAAA8D"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2022 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2022 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2022 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 11.20:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FAAA8D on white | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAAA8D on black | 11.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #FAAA8D | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #FAAA8D | 11.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2022 C
11.20:1
2022 C on white
1.88:1
2022 C on near black
10.07:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2022 C is built here as C0 M32 Y44 K2. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C0 M32 Y44 K2 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 78% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
More orange colors
Questions about 2022 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2022 C?
HEX #FAAA8D, equivalent to RGB 250, 170, 141. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2022 C?
A process build of C0 M32 Y44 K2. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2022 C a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, light and vivid, with a hue of 16 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2022 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 11.20:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.