2454 C
PANTONE 2454-C TCX
Pantone 2454 C is HEX #287DA1, RGB 40, 125, 161, and about CMYK 75, 22, 0, 37. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 4.63:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #287DA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 287DA1 | |
| RGB | 40, 125, 161 | |
| RGB percent | 15.7%, 49.0%, 63.1% | |
| CMYK | 75, 22, 0, 37 | |
| HSL | 198, 60%, 39% | |
| HSV | 198, 75%, 63% | |
| LAB | 49.1, -12.7, -26.5 | |
| LCH | 49.1, 29.4, 244.5 | |
| Decimal | 2653601 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2454-c: #287DA1; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #287DA1; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2454-c': '#287DA1' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.157, green: 0.490, blue: 0.631) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2454_c">#287DA1</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF287DA1) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2454-c","name":"2454 C","hex":"#287DA1"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2454 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2454 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2454 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 4.63:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #287DA1 on white | 4.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #287DA1 on black | 4.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #287DA1 | 4.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #287DA1 | 4.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2454 C
4.63:1
2454 C on white
4.63:1
2454 C on near black
4.08:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2454 C is built here as C75 M22 Y0 K37. 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 | C75 M22 Y0 K37 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 134% |
| 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 2454 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2454 C?
HEX #287DA1, equivalent to RGB 40, 125, 161. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2454 C?
A process build of C75 M22 Y0 K37. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2454 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 198 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2454 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 4.63:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.