2121 C
PANTONE 2121-C TCX
Pantone 2121 C is HEX #8FACD8, RGB 143, 172, 216, and about CMYK 34, 20, 0, 15. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 9.06:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8FACD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8FACD8 | |
| RGB | 143, 172, 216 | |
| RGB percent | 56.1%, 67.5%, 84.7% | |
| CMYK | 34, 20, 0, 15 | |
| HSL | 216, 48%, 70% | |
| HSV | 216, 34%, 85% | |
| LAB | 69.7, 0.5, -25.5 | |
| LCH | 69.7, 25.5, 271.2 | |
| Decimal | 9415896 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2121-c: #8FACD8; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8FACD8; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2121-c': '#8FACD8' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.561, green: 0.675, blue: 0.847) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2121_c">#8FACD8</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8FACD8) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2121-c","name":"2121 C","hex":"#8FACD8"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2121 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2121 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2121 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.06:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8FACD8 on white | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FACD8 on black | 9.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #8FACD8 | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #8FACD8 | 9.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2121 C
9.06:1
2121 C on white
2.32:1
2121 C on near black
8.15:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2121 C is built here as C34 M20 Y0 K15. 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 M20 Y0 K15 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 69% |
| 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 2121 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2121 C?
HEX #8FACD8, equivalent to RGB 143, 172, 216. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2121 C?
A process build of C34 M20 Y0 K15. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2121 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 216 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2121 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.06:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.