2155 C
PANTONE 2155-C TCX
Pantone 2155 C is HEX #9EB5CB, RGB 158, 181, 203, and about CMYK 22, 11, 0, 20. It is a light, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 9.93:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #9EB5CB | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 9EB5CB | |
| RGB | 158, 181, 203 | |
| RGB percent | 62.0%, 71.0%, 79.6% | |
| CMYK | 22, 11, 0, 20 | |
| HSL | 209, 30%, 71% | |
| HSV | 209, 22%, 80% | |
| LAB | 72.6, -3.1, -13.8 | |
| LCH | 72.6, 14.1, 257.4 | |
| Decimal | 10401227 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2155-c: #9EB5CB; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #9EB5CB; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2155-c': '#9EB5CB' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.620, green: 0.710, blue: 0.796) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2155_c">#9EB5CB</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF9EB5CB) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2155-c","name":"2155 C","hex":"#9EB5CB"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2155 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2155 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2155 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.93:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9EB5CB on white | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EB5CB on black | 9.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #9EB5CB | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #9EB5CB | 9.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2155 C
9.93:1
2155 C on white
2.12:1
2155 C on near black
8.93:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2155 C is built here as C22 M11 Y0 K20. 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 | C22 M11 Y0 K20 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 53% |
| 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 2155 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2155 C?
HEX #9EB5CB, equivalent to RGB 158, 181, 203. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2155 C?
A process build of C22 M11 Y0 K20. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2155 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and muted, with a hue of 209 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2155 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.93:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.