2715 C
PANTONE 2715-C TCX
Pantone 2715 C is HEX #8B84D7, RGB 139, 132, 215, and about CMYK 35, 39, 0, 16. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 6.38:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8B84D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8B84D7 | |
| RGB | 139, 132, 215 | |
| RGB percent | 54.5%, 51.8%, 84.3% | |
| CMYK | 35, 39, 0, 16 | |
| HSL | 245, 51%, 68% | |
| HSV | 245, 39%, 84% | |
| LAB | 58.9, 22.0, -41.7 | |
| LCH | 58.9, 47.2, 297.8 | |
| Decimal | 9143511 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2715-c: #8B84D7; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8B84D7; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2715-c': '#8B84D7' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.545, green: 0.518, blue: 0.843) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2715_c">#8B84D7</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8B84D7) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2715-c","name":"2715 C","hex":"#8B84D7"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2715 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2715 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2715 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 6.38:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8B84D7 on white | 3.29:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #8B84D7 on black | 6.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #8B84D7 | 3.29:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #8B84D7 | 6.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2715 C
6.38:1
2715 C on white
3.29:1
2715 C on near black
5.74:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2715 C is built here as C35 M39 Y0 K16. 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 | C35 M39 Y0 K16 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 90% |
| 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 2715 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2715 C?
HEX #8B84D7, equivalent to RGB 139, 132, 215. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2715 C?
A process build of C35 M39 Y0 K16. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2715 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 245 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2715 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.38:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.