2218 C
PANTONE 2218-C TCX
Pantone 2218 C is HEX #72B0BD, RGB 114, 176, 189, and about CMYK 40, 7, 0, 26. It is a medium, moderate cool teal color. The best text color on it is black at 8.66:1.
| Family | Teal |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | balance, refreshment and clarity |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #72B0BD | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 72B0BD | |
| RGB | 114, 176, 189 | |
| RGB percent | 44.7%, 69.0%, 74.1% | |
| CMYK | 40, 7, 0, 26 | |
| HSL | 190, 36%, 59% | |
| HSV | 190, 40%, 74% | |
| LAB | 68.2, -16.6, -12.9 | |
| LCH | 68.2, 21.0, 218.0 | |
| Decimal | 7516349 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2218-c: #72B0BD; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #72B0BD; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2218-c': '#72B0BD' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.447, green: 0.690, blue: 0.741) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2218_c">#72B0BD</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF72B0BD) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2218-c","name":"2218 C","hex":"#72B0BD"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2218 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2218 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2218 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 8.66:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #72B0BD on white | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #72B0BD on black | 8.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #72B0BD | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #72B0BD | 8.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2218 C
8.66:1
2218 C on white
2.42:1
2218 C on near black
7.79:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2218 C is built here as C40 M7 Y0 K26. 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 | C40 M7 Y0 K26 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Similar Pantone colors
More teal colors
Questions about 2218 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2218 C?
HEX #72B0BD, equivalent to RGB 114, 176, 189. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2218 C?
A process build of C40 M7 Y0 K26. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2218 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 190 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2218 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.66:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.