2169 C
PANTONE 2169-C TCX
Pantone 2169 C is HEX #81B0D2, RGB 129, 176, 210, and about CMYK 39, 16, 0, 18. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 9.07:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #81B0D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 81B0D2 | |
| RGB | 129, 176, 210 | |
| RGB percent | 50.6%, 69.0%, 82.4% | |
| CMYK | 39, 16, 0, 18 | |
| HSL | 205, 47%, 66% | |
| HSV | 205, 39%, 82% | |
| LAB | 69.7, -7.1, -22.2 | |
| LCH | 69.7, 23.3, 252.3 | |
| Decimal | 8499410 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2169-c: #81B0D2; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #81B0D2; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2169-c': '#81B0D2' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.506, green: 0.690, blue: 0.824) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2169_c">#81B0D2</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF81B0D2) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2169-c","name":"2169 C","hex":"#81B0D2"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2169 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2169 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2169 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.07:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81B0D2 on white | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #81B0D2 on black | 9.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #81B0D2 | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #81B0D2 | 9.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2169 C
9.07:1
2169 C on white
2.31:1
2169 C on near black
8.16:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2169 C is built here as C39 M16 Y0 K18. 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 | C39 M16 Y0 K18 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 72% |
| 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 2169 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2169 C?
HEX #81B0D2, equivalent to RGB 129, 176, 210. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2169 C?
A process build of C39 M16 Y0 K18. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2169 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 205 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2169 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.07:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.