477 C
PANTONE 477-C TCX
Pantone 477 C is HEX #623B2A, RGB 98, 59, 42, and about CMYK 0, 40, 57, 62. It is a dark, moderate warm orange color. The best text color on it is white at 9.64:1.
| Family | Orange |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | warmth, optimism and friendliness |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #623B2A | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 623B2A | |
| RGB | 98, 59, 42 | |
| RGB percent | 38.4%, 23.1%, 16.5% | |
| CMYK | 0, 40, 57, 62 | |
| HSL | 18, 40%, 27% | |
| HSV | 18, 57%, 38% | |
| LAB | 29.1, 15.2, 17.7 | |
| LCH | 29.1, 23.3, 49.3 | |
| Decimal | 6437674 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-477-c: #623B2A; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #623B2A; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-477-c': '#623B2A' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.384, green: 0.231, blue: 0.165) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_477_c">#623B2A</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF623B2A) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"477-c","name":"477 C","hex":"#623B2A"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 477 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 477 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 477 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.64:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #623B2A on white | 9.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #623B2A on black | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #623B2A | 9.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #623B2A | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 477 C
9.64:1
477 C on white
9.64:1
477 C on near black
1.96:1
Printing and Pantone matching
477 C is built here as C0 M40 Y57 K62. 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 M40 Y57 K62 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 159% |
| 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 477 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 477 C?
HEX #623B2A, equivalent to RGB 98, 59, 42. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 477 C?
A process build of C0 M40 Y57 K62. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 477 C a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 18 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 477 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.64:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.