2142 C
PANTONE 2142-C TCX
Pantone 2142 C is HEX #7FADE3, RGB 127, 173, 227, and about CMYK 44, 24, 0, 11. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 8.99:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #7FADE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 7FADE3 | |
| RGB | 127, 173, 227 | |
| RGB percent | 49.8%, 67.8%, 89.0% | |
| CMYK | 44, 24, 0, 11 | |
| HSL | 212, 64%, 69% | |
| HSV | 212, 44%, 89% | |
| LAB | 69.4, -1.3, -32.0 | |
| LCH | 69.4, 32.0, 267.6 | |
| Decimal | 8367587 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2142-c: #7FADE3; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #7FADE3; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2142-c': '#7FADE3' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.498, green: 0.678, blue: 0.890) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2142_c">#7FADE3</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF7FADE3) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2142-c","name":"2142 C","hex":"#7FADE3"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2142 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2142 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2142 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 8.99:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7FADE3 on white | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7FADE3 on black | 8.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #7FADE3 | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #7FADE3 | 8.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2142 C
8.99:1
2142 C on white
2.34:1
2142 C on near black
8.08:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2142 C is built here as C44 M24 Y0 K11. 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 | C44 M24 Y0 K11 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 79% |
| 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 2142 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2142 C?
HEX #7FADE3, equivalent to RGB 127, 173, 227. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2142 C?
A process build of C44 M24 Y0 K11. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2142 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 212 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2142 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.99:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.