2303 C
PANTONE 2303-C TCX
Pantone 2303 C is HEX #9EB356, RGB 158, 179, 86, and about CMYK 12, 0, 52, 30. It is a medium, moderate balanced green color. The best text color on it is black at 9.04:1.
| Family | Green |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Balanced |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | growth, health and calm |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #9EB356 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 9EB356 | |
| RGB | 158, 179, 86 | |
| RGB percent | 62.0%, 70.2%, 33.7% | |
| CMYK | 12, 0, 52, 30 | |
| HSL | 74, 38%, 52% | |
| HSV | 74, 52%, 70% | |
| LAB | 69.6, -21.5, 44.6 | |
| LCH | 69.6, 49.5, 115.7 | |
| Decimal | 10400598 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2303-c: #9EB356; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #9EB356; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2303-c': '#9EB356' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.620, green: 0.702, blue: 0.337) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2303_c">#9EB356</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF9EB356) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2303-c","name":"2303 C","hex":"#9EB356"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2303 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2303 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2303 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.04:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9EB356 on white | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EB356 on black | 9.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #9EB356 | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #9EB356 | 9.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2303 C
9.04:1
2303 C on white
2.32:1
2303 C on near black
8.13:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2303 C is built here as C12 M0 Y52 K30. 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 | C12 M0 Y52 K30 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 93% |
| 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
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Questions about 2303 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2303 C?
HEX #9EB356, equivalent to RGB 158, 179, 86. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2303 C?
A process build of C12 M0 Y52 K30. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2303 C a warm or cool color?
It is a balanced color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 74 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2303 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.04:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.