2127 C
PANTONE 2127-C TCX
Pantone 2127 C is HEX #B8C9E1, RGB 184, 201, 225, and about CMYK 18, 11, 0, 12. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 12.48:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #B8C9E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | B8C9E1 | |
| RGB | 184, 201, 225 | |
| RGB percent | 72.2%, 78.8%, 88.2% | |
| CMYK | 18, 11, 0, 12 | |
| HSL | 215, 41%, 80% | |
| HSV | 215, 18%, 88% | |
| LAB | 80.4, -0.8, -13.8 | |
| LCH | 80.4, 13.9, 266.7 | |
| Decimal | 12110305 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2127-c: #B8C9E1; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #B8C9E1; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2127-c': '#B8C9E1' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.722, green: 0.788, blue: 0.882) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2127_c">#B8C9E1</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFB8C9E1) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2127-c","name":"2127 C","hex":"#B8C9E1"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2127 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2127 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2127 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 12.48:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B8C9E1 on white | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8C9E1 on black | 12.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #B8C9E1 | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #B8C9E1 | 12.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2127 C
12.48:1
2127 C on white
1.68:1
2127 C on near black
11.22:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2127 C is built here as C18 M11 Y0 K12. 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 | C18 M11 Y0 K12 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 41% |
| 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 2127 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2127 C?
HEX #B8C9E1, equivalent to RGB 184, 201, 225. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2127 C?
A process build of C18 M11 Y0 K12. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2127 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 215 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2127 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 12.48:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.