2278 C
PANTONE 2278-C TCX
Pantone 2278 C is HEX #4E801F, RGB 78, 128, 31, and about CMYK 39, 0, 76, 50. It is a dark, moderate cool green color. The best text color on it is white at 4.74:1.
| Family | Green |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | growth, health and calm |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #4E801F | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 4E801F | |
| RGB | 78, 128, 31 | |
| RGB percent | 30.6%, 50.2%, 12.2% | |
| CMYK | 39, 0, 76, 50 | |
| HSL | 91, 61%, 31% | |
| HSV | 91, 76%, 50% | |
| LAB | 48.5, -33.4, 44.5 | |
| LCH | 48.5, 55.6, 126.9 | |
| Decimal | 5144607 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2278-c: #4E801F; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #4E801F; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2278-c': '#4E801F' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.306, green: 0.502, blue: 0.122) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2278_c">#4E801F</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF4E801F) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2278-c","name":"2278 C","hex":"#4E801F"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2278 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2278 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2278 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 4.74:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4E801F on white | 4.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #4E801F on black | 4.43:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #4E801F | 4.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #4E801F | 4.43:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2278 C
4.74:1
2278 C on white
4.74:1
2278 C on near black
3.98:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2278 C is built here as C39 M0 Y76 K50. 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 | C39 M0 Y76 K50 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 165% |
| 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 2278 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2278 C?
HEX #4E801F, equivalent to RGB 78, 128, 31. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2278 C?
A process build of C39 M0 Y76 K50. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2278 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 91 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2278 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 4.74:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.