Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX
PANTONE 12-1010 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX is HEX #FBD8C9, RGB 251, 216, 201, and about CMYK 0, 14, 20, 2. It is a very light, vivid warm orange color. The best text color on it is black at 15.77:1.
| Family | Orange |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Very light |
| Saturation | Vivid |
| Associations | warmth, optimism and friendliness |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #FBD8C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | FBD8C9 | |
| RGB | 251, 216, 201 | |
| RGB percent | 98.4%, 84.7%, 78.8% | |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 20, 2 | |
| HSL | 18, 86%, 89% | |
| HSV | 18, 20%, 98% | |
| LAB | 88.8, 9.9, 11.9 | |
| LCH | 88.8, 15.4, 50.3 | |
| Decimal | 16505033 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-scallop-shell-12-1010-tcx: #FBD8C9; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #FBD8C9; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-scallop-shell-12-1010-tcx': '#FBD8C9' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.984, green: 0.847, blue: 0.788) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_scallop_shell_12_1010_tcx">#FBD8C9</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFFBD8C9) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"scallop-shell-12-1010-tcx","name":"Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX","hex":"#FBD8C9"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 15.77:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FBD8C9 on white | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBD8C9 on black | 15.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #FBD8C9 | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #FBD8C9 | 15.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX
15.77:1
Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX on white
1.33:1
Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX on near black
14.18:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX is built here as C0 M14 Y20 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 M14 Y20 K2 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 35% |
| 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 Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX?
HEX #FBD8C9, equivalent to RGB 251, 216, 201. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX?
A process build of C0 M14 Y20 K2. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, very light and vivid, with a hue of 18 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Scallop Shell 12-1010 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 15.77:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.