385 C
PANTONE 385-C TCX
Pantone 385 C is HEX #787121, RGB 120, 113, 33, and about CMYK 0, 6, 73, 53. It is a dark, moderate warm yellow color. The best text color on it is white at 5.02:1.
| Family | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | clarity, attention and cheer |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #787121 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 787121 | |
| RGB | 120, 113, 33 | |
| RGB percent | 47.1%, 44.3%, 12.9% | |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 73, 53 | |
| HSL | 55, 57%, 30% | |
| HSV | 55, 73%, 47% | |
| LAB | 46.9, -7.4, 43.2 | |
| LCH | 46.9, 43.8, 99.7 | |
| Decimal | 7893281 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-385-c: #787121; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #787121; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-385-c': '#787121' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.471, green: 0.443, blue: 0.129) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_385_c">#787121</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF787121) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"385-c","name":"385 C","hex":"#787121"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 385 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 385 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 385 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 5.02:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #787121 on white | 5.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #787121 on black | 4.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #787121 | 5.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #787121 | 4.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 385 C
5.02:1
385 C on white
5.02:1
385 C on near black
3.76:1
Printing and Pantone matching
385 C is built here as C0 M6 Y73 K53. 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 M6 Y73 K53 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 131% |
| 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
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Questions about 385 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 385 C?
HEX #787121, equivalent to RGB 120, 113, 33. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 385 C?
A process build of C0 M6 Y73 K53. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 385 C a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 55 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 385 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.02:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.