2161 C
PANTONE 2161-C TCX
Pantone 2161 C is HEX #285780, RGB 40, 87, 128, and about CMYK 69, 32, 0, 50. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 7.59:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #285780 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 285780 | |
| RGB | 40, 87, 128 | |
| RGB percent | 15.7%, 34.1%, 50.2% | |
| CMYK | 69, 32, 0, 50 | |
| HSL | 208, 52%, 33% | |
| HSV | 208, 69%, 50% | |
| LAB | 35.6, -1.9, -27.8 | |
| LCH | 35.6, 27.8, 266.2 | |
| Decimal | 2643840 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2161-c: #285780; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #285780; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2161-c': '#285780' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.157, green: 0.341, blue: 0.502) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2161_c">#285780</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF285780) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2161-c","name":"2161 C","hex":"#285780"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2161 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2161 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2161 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 7.59:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #285780 on white | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #285780 on black | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #285780 | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #285780 | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2161 C
7.59:1
2161 C on white
7.59:1
2161 C on near black
2.49:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2161 C is built here as C69 M32 Y0 K50. 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 | C69 M32 Y0 K50 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 151% |
| 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 2161 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2161 C?
HEX #285780, equivalent to RGB 40, 87, 128. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2161 C?
A process build of C69 M32 Y0 K50. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2161 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 208 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2161 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.59:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.