3995 C
PANTONE 3995-C TCX
Pantone 3995 C is HEX #685C20, RGB 104, 92, 32, and about CMYK 0, 12, 69, 59. It is a dark, moderate warm yellow color. The best text color on it is white at 6.69:1.
| Family | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | clarity, attention and cheer |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #685C20 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 685C20 | |
| RGB | 104, 92, 32 | |
| RGB percent | 40.8%, 36.1%, 12.5% | |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 69, 59 | |
| HSL | 50, 53%, 27% | |
| HSV | 50, 69%, 41% | |
| LAB | 39.1, -3.0, 35.1 | |
| LCH | 39.1, 35.2, 94.8 | |
| Decimal | 6839328 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3995-c: #685C20; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #685C20; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3995-c': '#685C20' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.408, green: 0.361, blue: 0.125) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3995_c">#685C20</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF685C20) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3995-c","name":"3995 C","hex":"#685C20"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3995 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3995 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3995 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.69:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #685C20 on white | 6.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #685C20 on black | 3.14:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #685C20 | 6.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #685C20 | 3.14:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3995 C
6.69:1
3995 C on white
6.69:1
3995 C on near black
2.82:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3995 C is built here as C0 M12 Y69 K59. 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 M12 Y69 K59 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 140% |
| 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 yellow colors
Questions about 3995 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3995 C?
HEX #685C20, equivalent to RGB 104, 92, 32. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3995 C?
A process build of C0 M12 Y69 K59. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3995 C a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 50 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3995 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.69:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.