2253 C
PANTONE 2253-C TCX
Pantone 2253 C is HEX #BDE9C9, RGB 189, 233, 201, and about CMYK 19, 0, 14, 9. It is a light, moderate cool green color. The best text color on it is black at 15.66:1.
| Family | Green |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | growth, health and calm |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #BDE9C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | BDE9C9 | |
| RGB | 189, 233, 201 | |
| RGB percent | 74.1%, 91.4%, 78.8% | |
| CMYK | 19, 0, 14, 9 | |
| HSL | 136, 50%, 83% | |
| HSV | 136, 19%, 91% | |
| LAB | 88.6, -20.3, 10.9 | |
| LCH | 88.6, 23.1, 151.8 | |
| Decimal | 12446153 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2253-c: #BDE9C9; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #BDE9C9; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2253-c': '#BDE9C9' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.741, green: 0.914, blue: 0.788) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2253_c">#BDE9C9</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFBDE9C9) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2253-c","name":"2253 C","hex":"#BDE9C9"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2253 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2253 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2253 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 15.66:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #BDE9C9 on white | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDE9C9 on black | 15.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #BDE9C9 | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #BDE9C9 | 15.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2253 C
15.66:1
2253 C on white
1.34:1
2253 C on near black
14.08:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2253 C is built here as C19 M0 Y14 K9. 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 | C19 M0 Y14 K9 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 41% |
| 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 2253 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2253 C?
HEX #BDE9C9, equivalent to RGB 189, 233, 201. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2253 C?
A process build of C19 M0 Y14 K9. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2253 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 136 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2253 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 15.66:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.