2256 C
PANTONE 2256-C TCX
Pantone 2256 C is HEX #56C271, RGB 86, 194, 113, and about CMYK 56, 0, 42, 24. It is a medium, moderate cool green color. The best text color on it is black at 9.35:1.
| Family | Green |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | growth, health and calm |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #56C271 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 56C271 | |
| RGB | 86, 194, 113 | |
| RGB percent | 33.7%, 76.1%, 44.3% | |
| CMYK | 56, 0, 42, 24 | |
| HSL | 135, 47%, 55% | |
| HSV | 135, 56%, 76% | |
| LAB | 70.7, -48.7, 31.6 | |
| LCH | 70.7, 58.0, 147.0 | |
| Decimal | 5685873 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2256-c: #56C271; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #56C271; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2256-c': '#56C271' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.337, green: 0.761, blue: 0.443) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2256_c">#56C271</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF56C271) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2256-c","name":"2256 C","hex":"#56C271"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2256 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2256 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2256 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.35:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #56C271 on white | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #56C271 on black | 9.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #56C271 | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #56C271 | 9.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2256 C
9.35:1
2256 C on white
2.25:1
2256 C on near black
8.41:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2256 C is built here as C56 M0 Y42 K24. 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 | C56 M0 Y42 K24 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Questions about 2256 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2256 C?
HEX #56C271, equivalent to RGB 86, 194, 113. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2256 C?
A process build of C56 M0 Y42 K24. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2256 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 135 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2256 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.35:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.