Buttercup - Pantone 12-0752 TCX
Buttercup is a medium-toned yellow from the Pantone TCX collection, identified by the code 12-0752 TCX. This warm tone with its vibrant and bold character makes it an excellent choice for optimistic branding, children's products, and energizing spaces.
Buttercup
Digital Values
#FAE03C250, 224, 600%, 10%, 76%, 2%52, 95, 60.888.90, -7.42, 77.52Pantone Values
Buttercup12-0752 TCX114CRAL Values
1016Sulfur Yellow71Color Characteristics
This yellow exhibits a hue of 52°, 95% saturation, and 61% lightness, creating its distinctive warm appearance. The color translates beautifully across different mediums, from digital displays to cotton fabric swatches.
Design Applications
This versatile color is ideal for optimistic branding, children's products, and energizing spaces. It also works beautifully in food packaging, educational materials, and summer collections.
Popular Industries: Food & Beverage, Education, Children's Products, Hospitality
Technical Details
Technical specifications include RGB values of 250, 224, 60, CMYK breakdown of 0%, 10%, 76%, 2%, and HSL coordinates of 52, 95, 60.8. The closest RAL equivalent is 1016 (Sulfur Yellow).
Design Tips
Pairs beautifully with cool tones for dynamic contrast. Use sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming the design.
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Color Collection
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