Sparrow 18-1404 TCX
PANTONE 18-1404 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Sparrow 18-1404 TCX is HEX #69595C, RGB 105, 89, 92, and about CMYK 0, 15, 12, 59. It is a dark, neutral neutral red color. The best text color on it is white at 6.60:1.
| Family | Red |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Neutral |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Neutral |
| Associations | energy, urgency and appetite |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #69595C | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 69595C | |
| RGB | 105, 89, 92 | |
| RGB percent | 41.2%, 34.9%, 36.1% | |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 12, 59 | |
| HSL | 349, 8%, 38% | |
| HSV | 349, 15%, 41% | |
| LAB | 39.4, 7.1, 0.7 | |
| LCH | 39.4, 7.1, 5.5 | |
| Decimal | 6904156 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-sparrow-18-1404-tcx: #69595C; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #69595C; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-sparrow-18-1404-tcx': '#69595C' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.412, green: 0.349, blue: 0.361) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_sparrow_18_1404_tcx">#69595C</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF69595C) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"sparrow-18-1404-tcx","name":"Sparrow 18-1404 TCX","hex":"#69595C"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Sparrow 18-1404 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Sparrow 18-1404 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Sparrow 18-1404 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.60:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #69595C on white | 6.60:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #69595C on black | 3.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #69595C | 6.60:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #69595C | 3.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Sparrow 18-1404 TCX
6.60:1
Sparrow 18-1404 TCX on white
6.60:1
Sparrow 18-1404 TCX on near black
2.86:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Sparrow 18-1404 TCX is built here as C0 M15 Y12 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 M15 Y12 K59 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 86% |
| 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 red colors
Questions about Sparrow 18-1404 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Sparrow 18-1404 TCX?
HEX #69595C, equivalent to RGB 105, 89, 92. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Sparrow 18-1404 TCX?
A process build of C0 M15 Y12 K59. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Sparrow 18-1404 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a neutral color, dark and neutral, with a hue of 349 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Sparrow 18-1404 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.60:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.