2182 C
PANTONE 2182-C TCX
Pantone 2182 C is HEX #174A5B, RGB 23, 74, 91, and about CMYK 75, 19, 0, 64. It is a very dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 9.69:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #174A5B | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 174A5B | |
| RGB | 23, 74, 91 | |
| RGB percent | 9.0%, 29.0%, 35.7% | |
| CMYK | 75, 19, 0, 64 | |
| HSL | 195, 60%, 22% | |
| HSV | 195, 75%, 36% | |
| LAB | 29.0, -10.5, -14.9 | |
| LCH | 29.0, 18.3, 234.8 | |
| Decimal | 1526363 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2182-c: #174A5B; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #174A5B; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2182-c': '#174A5B' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.090, green: 0.290, blue: 0.357) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2182_c">#174A5B</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF174A5B) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2182-c","name":"2182 C","hex":"#174A5B"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2182 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2182 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2182 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.69:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #174A5B on white | 9.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #174A5B on black | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #174A5B | 9.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #174A5B | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2182 C
9.69:1
2182 C on white
9.69:1
2182 C on near black
1.95:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2182 C is built here as C75 M19 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 | C75 M19 Y0 K64 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 158% |
| 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 2182 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2182 C?
HEX #174A5B, equivalent to RGB 23, 74, 91. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2182 C?
A process build of C75 M19 Y0 K64. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2182 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very dark and moderate, with a hue of 195 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2182 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.69:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.