2181 C
PANTONE 2181-C TCX
Pantone 2181 C is HEX #2B5B6C, RGB 43, 91, 108, and about CMYK 60, 16, 0, 58. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 7.46:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2B5B6C | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2B5B6C | |
| RGB | 43, 91, 108 | |
| RGB percent | 16.9%, 35.7%, 42.4% | |
| CMYK | 60, 16, 0, 58 | |
| HSL | 196, 43%, 30% | |
| HSV | 196, 60%, 42% | |
| LAB | 36.1, -10.8, -14.6 | |
| LCH | 36.1, 18.2, 233.6 | |
| Decimal | 2841452 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2181-c: #2B5B6C; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2B5B6C; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2181-c': '#2B5B6C' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.169, green: 0.357, blue: 0.424) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2181_c">#2B5B6C</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2B5B6C) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2181-c","name":"2181 C","hex":"#2B5B6C"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2181 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2181 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2181 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 7.46:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2B5B6C on white | 7.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2B5B6C on black | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #2B5B6C | 7.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #2B5B6C | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2181 C
7.46:1
2181 C on white
7.46:1
2181 C on near black
2.53:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2181 C is built here as C60 M16 Y0 K58. 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 M16 Y0 K58 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 134% |
| 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 2181 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2181 C?
HEX #2B5B6C, equivalent to RGB 43, 91, 108. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2181 C?
A process build of C60 M16 Y0 K58. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2181 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 196 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2181 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.46:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.