2117 C
PANTONE 2117-C TCX
Pantone 2117 C is HEX #44499C, RGB 68, 73, 156, and about CMYK 56, 53, 0, 39. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 7.84:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #44499C | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 44499C | |
| RGB | 68, 73, 156 | |
| RGB percent | 26.7%, 28.6%, 61.2% | |
| CMYK | 56, 53, 0, 39 | |
| HSL | 237, 39%, 44% | |
| HSV | 237, 56%, 61% | |
| LAB | 34.8, 23.0, -46.1 | |
| LCH | 34.8, 51.5, 296.5 | |
| Decimal | 4475292 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2117-c: #44499C; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #44499C; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2117-c': '#44499C' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.267, green: 0.286, blue: 0.612) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2117_c">#44499C</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF44499C) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2117-c","name":"2117 C","hex":"#44499C"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2117 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2117 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2117 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 7.84:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #44499C on white | 7.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #44499C on black | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #44499C | 7.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #44499C | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2117 C
7.84:1
2117 C on white
7.84:1
2117 C on near black
2.41:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2117 C is built here as C56 M53 Y0 K39. 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 M53 Y0 K39 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 148% |
| 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 2117 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2117 C?
HEX #44499C, equivalent to RGB 68, 73, 156. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2117 C?
A process build of C56 M53 Y0 K39. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2117 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 237 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2117 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.84:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.