2170 C
PANTONE 2170-C TCX
Pantone 2170 C is HEX #5F9BC6, RGB 95, 155, 198, and about CMYK 52, 22, 0, 22. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 6.99:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #5F9BC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 5F9BC6 | |
| RGB | 95, 155, 198 | |
| RGB percent | 37.3%, 60.8%, 77.6% | |
| CMYK | 52, 22, 0, 22 | |
| HSL | 205, 47%, 57% | |
| HSV | 205, 52%, 78% | |
| LAB | 61.6, -7.4, -28.1 | |
| LCH | 61.6, 29.1, 255.4 | |
| Decimal | 6265798 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2170-c: #5F9BC6; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #5F9BC6; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2170-c': '#5F9BC6' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.373, green: 0.608, blue: 0.776) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2170_c">#5F9BC6</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF5F9BC6) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2170-c","name":"2170 C","hex":"#5F9BC6"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2170 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2170 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2170 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 6.99:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5F9BC6 on white | 3.00:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #5F9BC6 on black | 6.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #5F9BC6 | 3.00:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #5F9BC6 | 6.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2170 C
6.99:1
2170 C on white
3.00:1
2170 C on near black
6.29:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2170 C is built here as C52 M22 Y0 K22. 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 | C52 M22 Y0 K22 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 96% |
| 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 2170 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2170 C?
HEX #5F9BC6, equivalent to RGB 95, 155, 198. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2170 C?
A process build of C52 M22 Y0 K22. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2170 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 205 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2170 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.99:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.