2386 C
PANTONE 2386-C TCX
Pantone 2386 C is HEX #2D68C4, RGB 45, 104, 196, and about CMYK 77, 47, 0, 23. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 5.40:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2D68C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2D68C4 | |
| RGB | 45, 104, 196 | |
| RGB percent | 17.6%, 40.8%, 76.9% | |
| CMYK | 77, 47, 0, 23 | |
| HSL | 217, 63%, 47% | |
| HSV | 217, 77%, 77% | |
| LAB | 44.9, 13.7, -53.5 | |
| LCH | 44.9, 55.3, 284.4 | |
| Decimal | 2975940 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2386-c: #2D68C4; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2D68C4; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2386-c': '#2D68C4' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.176, green: 0.408, blue: 0.769) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2386_c">#2D68C4</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2D68C4) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2386-c","name":"2386 C","hex":"#2D68C4"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2386 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2386 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2386 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 5.40:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2D68C4 on white | 5.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #2D68C4 on black | 3.89:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #2D68C4 | 5.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #2D68C4 | 3.89:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2386 C
5.40:1
2386 C on white
5.40:1
2386 C on near black
3.50:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2386 C is built here as C77 M47 Y0 K23. 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 | C77 M47 Y0 K23 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 147% |
| 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 2386 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2386 C?
HEX #2D68C4, equivalent to RGB 45, 104, 196. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2386 C?
A process build of C77 M47 Y0 K23. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2386 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 217 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2386 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.40:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.