2159 C
PANTONE 2159-C TCX
Pantone 2159 C is HEX #4E769B, RGB 78, 118, 155, and about CMYK 50, 24, 0, 39. It is a medium, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 4.79:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #4E769B | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 4E769B | |
| RGB | 78, 118, 155 | |
| RGB percent | 30.6%, 46.3%, 60.8% | |
| CMYK | 50, 24, 0, 39 | |
| HSL | 209, 33%, 46% | |
| HSV | 209, 50%, 61% | |
| LAB | 48.2, -3.3, -24.3 | |
| LCH | 48.2, 24.5, 262.3 | |
| Decimal | 5142171 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2159-c: #4E769B; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #4E769B; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2159-c': '#4E769B' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.306, green: 0.463, blue: 0.608) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2159_c">#4E769B</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF4E769B) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2159-c","name":"2159 C","hex":"#4E769B"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2159 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2159 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2159 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 4.79:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4E769B on white | 4.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #4E769B on black | 4.39:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #4E769B | 4.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #4E769B | 4.39:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2159 C
4.79:1
2159 C on white
4.79:1
2159 C on near black
3.95:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2159 C is built here as C50 M24 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 | C50 M24 Y0 K39 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 113% |
| 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 2159 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2159 C?
HEX #4E769B, equivalent to RGB 78, 118, 155. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2159 C?
A process build of C50 M24 Y0 K39. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2159 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and muted, with a hue of 209 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2159 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 4.79:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.