2101 C
PANTONE 2101-C TCX
Pantone 2101 C is HEX #8A75D1, RGB 138, 117, 209, and about CMYK 34, 44, 0, 18. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 5.55:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8A75D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8A75D1 | |
| RGB | 138, 117, 209 | |
| RGB percent | 54.1%, 45.9%, 82.0% | |
| CMYK | 34, 44, 0, 18 | |
| HSL | 254, 50%, 64% | |
| HSV | 254, 44%, 82% | |
| LAB | 54.8, 28.9, -44.8 | |
| LCH | 54.8, 53.3, 302.9 | |
| Decimal | 9074129 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2101-c: #8A75D1; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8A75D1; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2101-c': '#8A75D1' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.541, green: 0.459, blue: 0.820) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2101_c">#8A75D1</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8A75D1) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2101-c","name":"2101 C","hex":"#8A75D1"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2101 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2101 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2101 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 5.55:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8A75D1 on white | 3.79:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #8A75D1 on black | 5.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #8A75D1 | 3.79:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #8A75D1 | 5.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2101 C
5.55:1
2101 C on white
3.79:1
2101 C on near black
4.99:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2101 C is built here as C34 M44 Y0 K18. 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 | C34 M44 Y0 K18 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 96% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
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Questions about 2101 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2101 C?
HEX #8A75D1, equivalent to RGB 138, 117, 209. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2101 C?
A process build of C34 M44 Y0 K18. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2101 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 254 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2101 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.55:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.