2374 C
PANTONE 2374-C TCX
Pantone 2374 C is HEX #4D5F80, RGB 77, 95, 128, and about CMYK 40, 26, 0, 50. It is a dark, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.43:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #4D5F80 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 4D5F80 | |
| RGB | 77, 95, 128 | |
| RGB percent | 30.2%, 37.3%, 50.2% | |
| CMYK | 40, 26, 0, 50 | |
| HSL | 219, 25%, 40% | |
| HSV | 219, 40%, 50% | |
| LAB | 40.1, 2.1, -20.7 | |
| LCH | 40.1, 20.8, 275.9 | |
| Decimal | 5070720 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2374-c: #4D5F80; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #4D5F80; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2374-c': '#4D5F80' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.302, green: 0.373, blue: 0.502) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2374_c">#4D5F80</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF4D5F80) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2374-c","name":"2374 C","hex":"#4D5F80"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2374 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2374 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2374 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.43:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4D5F80 on white | 6.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #4D5F80 on black | 3.26:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #4D5F80 | 6.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #4D5F80 | 3.26:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2374 C
6.43:1
2374 C on white
6.43:1
2374 C on near black
2.94:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2374 C is built here as C40 M26 Y0 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 | C40 M26 Y0 K50 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 115% |
| 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 2374 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2374 C?
HEX #4D5F80, equivalent to RGB 77, 95, 128. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2374 C?
A process build of C40 M26 Y0 K50. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2374 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and muted, with a hue of 219 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2374 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.43:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.