2381 C
PANTONE 2381-C TCX
Pantone 2381 C is HEX #5E93DB, RGB 94, 147, 219, and about CMYK 57, 33, 0, 14. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 6.67:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #5E93DB | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 5E93DB | |
| RGB | 94, 147, 219 | |
| RGB percent | 36.9%, 57.6%, 85.9% | |
| CMYK | 57, 33, 0, 14 | |
| HSL | 215, 63%, 61% | |
| HSV | 215, 57%, 86% | |
| LAB | 60.2, 3.5, -42.0 | |
| LCH | 60.2, 42.2, 274.8 | |
| Decimal | 6198235 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2381-c: #5E93DB; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #5E93DB; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2381-c': '#5E93DB' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.369, green: 0.576, blue: 0.859) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2381_c">#5E93DB</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF5E93DB) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2381-c","name":"2381 C","hex":"#5E93DB"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2381 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2381 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2381 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 6.67:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5E93DB on white | 3.15:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #5E93DB on black | 6.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #5E93DB | 3.15:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #5E93DB | 6.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2381 C
6.67:1
2381 C on white
3.15:1
2381 C on near black
6.00:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2381 C is built here as C57 M33 Y0 K14. 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 | C57 M33 Y0 K14 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 104% |
| 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 2381 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2381 C?
HEX #5E93DB, equivalent to RGB 94, 147, 219. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2381 C?
A process build of C57 M33 Y0 K14. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2381 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 215 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2381 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.67:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.