2708 C
PANTONE 2708-C TCX
Pantone 2708 C is HEX #B8CCEA, RGB 184, 204, 234, and about CMYK 21, 13, 0, 8. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 12.86:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #B8CCEA | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | B8CCEA | |
| RGB | 184, 204, 234 | |
| RGB percent | 72.2%, 80.0%, 91.8% | |
| CMYK | 21, 13, 0, 8 | |
| HSL | 216, 54%, 82% | |
| HSV | 216, 21%, 92% | |
| LAB | 81.5, -0.4, -17.1 | |
| LCH | 81.5, 17.1, 268.6 | |
| Decimal | 12111082 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2708-c: #B8CCEA; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #B8CCEA; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2708-c': '#B8CCEA' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.722, green: 0.800, blue: 0.918) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2708_c">#B8CCEA</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFB8CCEA) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2708-c","name":"2708 C","hex":"#B8CCEA"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2708 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2708 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2708 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 12.86:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B8CCEA on white | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8CCEA on black | 12.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #B8CCEA | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #B8CCEA | 12.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2708 C
12.86:1
2708 C on white
1.63:1
2708 C on near black
11.57:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2708 C is built here as C21 M13 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 | C21 M13 Y0 K8 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 42% |
| 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 2708 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2708 C?
HEX #B8CCEA, equivalent to RGB 184, 204, 234. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2708 C?
A process build of C21 M13 Y0 K8. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2708 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 216 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2708 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 12.86:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.