462 C
PANTONE 462-C TCX
Pantone 462 C is HEX #5C462B, RGB 92, 70, 43, and about CMYK 0, 24, 53, 64. It is a dark, moderate warm brown color. The best text color on it is white at 8.88:1.
| Family | Brown |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | groundedness, warmth and reliability |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #5C462B | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 5C462B | |
| RGB | 92, 70, 43 | |
| RGB percent | 36.1%, 27.5%, 16.9% | |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 53, 64 | |
| HSL | 33, 36%, 26% | |
| HSV | 33, 53%, 36% | |
| LAB | 31.4, 5.6, 19.8 | |
| LCH | 31.4, 20.6, 74.2 | |
| Decimal | 6047275 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-462-c: #5C462B; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #5C462B; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-462-c': '#5C462B' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.361, green: 0.275, blue: 0.169) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_462_c">#5C462B</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF5C462B) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"462-c","name":"462 C","hex":"#5C462B"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 462 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 462 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 462 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 8.88:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5C462B on white | 8.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C462B on black | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #5C462B | 8.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #5C462B | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 462 C
8.88:1
462 C on white
8.88:1
462 C on near black
2.13:1
Printing and Pantone matching
462 C is built here as C0 M24 Y53 K64. 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 M24 Y53 K64 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 141% |
| 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 brown colors
Questions about 462 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 462 C?
HEX #5C462B, equivalent to RGB 92, 70, 43. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 462 C?
A process build of C0 M24 Y53 K64. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 462 C a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 33 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 462 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.88:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.