2573 C
PANTONE 2573-C TCX
Pantone 2573 C is HEX #B884CB, RGB 184, 132, 203, and about CMYK 9, 35, 0, 20. It is a light, moderate balanced purple color. The best text color on it is black at 7.20:1.
| Family | Purple |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Balanced |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | creativity, luxury and imagination |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #B884CB | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | B884CB | |
| RGB | 184, 132, 203 | |
| RGB percent | 72.2%, 51.8%, 79.6% | |
| CMYK | 9, 35, 0, 20 | |
| HSL | 284, 41%, 66% | |
| HSV | 284, 35%, 80% | |
| LAB | 62.5, 32.5, -29.0 | |
| LCH | 62.5, 43.6, 318.2 | |
| Decimal | 12092619 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2573-c: #B884CB; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #B884CB; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2573-c': '#B884CB' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.722, green: 0.518, blue: 0.796) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2573_c">#B884CB</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFB884CB) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2573-c","name":"2573 C","hex":"#B884CB"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2573 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2573 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2573 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 7.20:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B884CB on white | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B884CB on black | 7.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #B884CB | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #B884CB | 7.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2573 C
7.20:1
2573 C on white
2.92:1
2573 C on near black
6.48:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2573 C is built here as C9 M35 Y0 K20. 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 | C9 M35 Y0 K20 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 65% |
| 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
More purple colors
Questions about 2573 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2573 C?
HEX #B884CB, equivalent to RGB 184, 132, 203. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2573 C?
A process build of C9 M35 Y0 K20. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2573 C a warm or cool color?
It is a balanced color, light and moderate, with a hue of 284 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2573 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.20:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.