2098 C
PANTONE 2098-C TCX
Pantone 2098 C is HEX #4A25AA, RGB 74, 37, 170, and about CMYK 56, 78, 0, 33. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 9.83:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #4A25AA | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 4A25AA | |
| RGB | 74, 37, 170 | |
| RGB percent | 29.0%, 14.5%, 66.7% | |
| CMYK | 56, 78, 0, 33 | |
| HSL | 257, 64%, 41% | |
| HSV | 257, 78%, 67% | |
| LAB | 28.6, 49.5, -64.6 | |
| LCH | 28.6, 81.4, 307.5 | |
| Decimal | 4859306 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2098-c: #4A25AA; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #4A25AA; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2098-c': '#4A25AA' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.290, green: 0.145, blue: 0.667) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2098_c">#4A25AA</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF4A25AA) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2098-c","name":"2098 C","hex":"#4A25AA"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2098 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2098 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2098 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.83:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4A25AA on white | 9.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4A25AA on black | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #4A25AA | 9.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #4A25AA | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2098 C
9.83:1
2098 C on white
9.83:1
2098 C on near black
1.92:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2098 C is built here as C56 M78 Y0 K33. 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 | C56 M78 Y0 K33 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 168% |
| 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 2098 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2098 C?
HEX #4A25AA, equivalent to RGB 74, 37, 170. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2098 C?
A process build of C56 M78 Y0 K33. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2098 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 257 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2098 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.83:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.