2168 C
PANTONE 2168-C TCX
Pantone 2168 C is HEX #254A5D, RGB 37, 74, 93, and about CMYK 60, 20, 0, 64. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 9.48:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #254A5D | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 254A5D | |
| RGB | 37, 74, 93 | |
| RGB percent | 14.5%, 29.0%, 36.5% | |
| CMYK | 60, 20, 0, 64 | |
| HSL | 200, 43%, 25% | |
| HSV | 200, 60%, 36% | |
| LAB | 29.6, -7.0, -15.2 | |
| LCH | 29.6, 16.7, 245.4 | |
| Decimal | 2443869 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2168-c: #254A5D; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #254A5D; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2168-c': '#254A5D' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.145, green: 0.290, blue: 0.365) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2168_c">#254A5D</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF254A5D) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2168-c","name":"2168 C","hex":"#254A5D"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2168 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2168 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2168 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.48:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #254A5D on white | 9.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #254A5D on black | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #254A5D | 9.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #254A5D | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2168 C
9.48:1
2168 C on white
9.48:1
2168 C on near black
1.99:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2168 C is built here as C60 M20 Y0 K64. 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 | C60 M20 Y0 K64 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 144% |
| 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 2168 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2168 C?
HEX #254A5D, equivalent to RGB 37, 74, 93. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2168 C?
A process build of C60 M20 Y0 K64. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2168 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 200 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2168 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.48:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.