Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX
PANTONE 16-0906 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX is HEX #AD9F93, RGB 173, 159, 147, and about CMYK 0, 8, 15, 32. It is a medium, muted warm orange color. The best text color on it is black at 8.16:1.
| Family | Orange |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | warmth, optimism and friendliness |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #AD9F93 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | AD9F93 | |
| RGB | 173, 159, 147 | |
| RGB percent | 67.8%, 62.4%, 57.6% | |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 15, 32 | |
| HSL | 28, 14%, 63% | |
| HSV | 28, 15%, 68% | |
| LAB | 66.4, 3.0, 8.1 | |
| LCH | 66.4, 8.7, 69.4 | |
| Decimal | 11378579 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-simply-taupe-16-0906-tcx: #AD9F93; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #AD9F93; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-simply-taupe-16-0906-tcx': '#AD9F93' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.678, green: 0.624, blue: 0.576) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_simply_taupe_16_0906_tcx">#AD9F93</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFAD9F93) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"simply-taupe-16-0906-tcx","name":"Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX","hex":"#AD9F93"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 8.16:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #AD9F93 on white | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AD9F93 on black | 8.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #AD9F93 | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #AD9F93 | 8.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX
8.16:1
Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX on white
2.57:1
Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX on near black
7.34:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX is built here as C0 M8 Y15 K32. 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 M8 Y15 K32 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 55% |
| 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 Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX?
HEX #AD9F93, equivalent to RGB 173, 159, 147. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX?
A process build of C0 M8 Y15 K32. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, medium and muted, with a hue of 28 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Simply Taupe 16-0906 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.16:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.