2706 C
PANTONE 2706-C TCX
Pantone 2706 C is HEX #CBD3EA, RGB 203, 211, 234, and about CMYK 13, 10, 0, 8. It is a very light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 14.05:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #CBD3EA | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | CBD3EA | |
| RGB | 203, 211, 234 | |
| RGB percent | 79.6%, 82.7%, 91.8% | |
| CMYK | 13, 10, 0, 8 | |
| HSL | 225, 42%, 86% | |
| HSV | 225, 13%, 92% | |
| LAB | 84.6, 1.8, -12.2 | |
| LCH | 84.6, 12.4, 278.4 | |
| Decimal | 13358058 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2706-c: #CBD3EA; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #CBD3EA; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2706-c': '#CBD3EA' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.796, green: 0.827, blue: 0.918) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2706_c">#CBD3EA</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFCBD3EA) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2706-c","name":"2706 C","hex":"#CBD3EA"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2706 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2706 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2706 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 14.05:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CBD3EA on white | 1.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CBD3EA on black | 14.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #CBD3EA | 1.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #CBD3EA | 14.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2706 C
14.05:1
2706 C on white
1.50:1
2706 C on near black
12.63:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2706 C is built here as C13 M10 Y0 K8. 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 | C13 M10 Y0 K8 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 31% |
| 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 blue colors
Questions about 2706 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2706 C?
HEX #CBD3EA, equivalent to RGB 203, 211, 234. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2706 C?
A process build of C13 M10 Y0 K8. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2706 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very light and moderate, with a hue of 225 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2706 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 14.05:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.