2221 C
PANTONE 2221-C TCX
Pantone 2221 C is HEX #2D8C9E, RGB 45, 140, 158, and about CMYK 72, 11, 0, 38. It is a dark, moderate cool teal color. The best text color on it is black at 5.36:1.
| Family | Teal |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | balance, refreshment and clarity |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2D8C9E | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2D8C9E | |
| RGB | 45, 140, 158 | |
| RGB percent | 17.6%, 54.9%, 62.0% | |
| CMYK | 72, 11, 0, 38 | |
| HSL | 190, 56%, 40% | |
| HSV | 190, 72%, 62% | |
| LAB | 53.8, -21.2, -17.5 | |
| LCH | 53.8, 27.5, 219.6 | |
| Decimal | 2985118 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2221-c: #2D8C9E; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2D8C9E; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2221-c': '#2D8C9E' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.176, green: 0.549, blue: 0.620) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2221_c">#2D8C9E</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2D8C9E) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2221-c","name":"2221 C","hex":"#2D8C9E"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2221 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2221 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2221 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 5.36:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2D8C9E on white | 3.92:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #2D8C9E on black | 5.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #2D8C9E | 3.92:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #2D8C9E | 5.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2221 C
5.36:1
2221 C on white
3.92:1
2221 C on near black
4.82:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2221 C is built here as C72 M11 Y0 K38. 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 | C72 M11 Y0 K38 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 121% |
| 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 2221 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2221 C?
HEX #2D8C9E, equivalent to RGB 45, 140, 158. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2221 C?
A process build of C72 M11 Y0 K38. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2221 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 190 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2221 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.36:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.