2379 C
PANTONE 2379-C TCX
Pantone 2379 C is HEX #3B4559, RGB 59, 69, 89, and about CMYK 34, 22, 0, 65. It is a dark, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 9.63:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #3B4559 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 3B4559 | |
| RGB | 59, 69, 89 | |
| RGB percent | 23.1%, 27.1%, 34.9% | |
| CMYK | 34, 22, 0, 65 | |
| HSL | 220, 20%, 29% | |
| HSV | 220, 34%, 35% | |
| LAB | 29.2, 1.4, -13.2 | |
| LCH | 29.2, 13.3, 276.0 | |
| Decimal | 3884377 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2379-c: #3B4559; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #3B4559; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2379-c': '#3B4559' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.231, green: 0.271, blue: 0.349) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2379_c">#3B4559</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF3B4559) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2379-c","name":"2379 C","hex":"#3B4559"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2379 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2379 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2379 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.63:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3B4559 on white | 9.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3B4559 on black | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #3B4559 | 9.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #3B4559 | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2379 C
9.63:1
2379 C on white
9.63:1
2379 C on near black
1.96:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2379 C is built here as C34 M22 Y0 K65. 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 | C34 M22 Y0 K65 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Similar Pantone colors
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Questions about 2379 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2379 C?
HEX #3B4559, equivalent to RGB 59, 69, 89. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2379 C?
A process build of C34 M22 Y0 K65. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2379 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and muted, with a hue of 220 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2379 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.63:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.