272 C
PANTONE 272-C TCX
Pantone 272 C is HEX #7474C1, RGB 116, 116, 193, and about CMYK 40, 40, 0, 24. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 5.01:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #7474C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 7474C1 | |
| RGB | 116, 116, 193 | |
| RGB percent | 45.5%, 45.5%, 75.7% | |
| CMYK | 40, 40, 0, 24 | |
| HSL | 240, 38%, 61% | |
| HSV | 240, 40%, 76% | |
| LAB | 51.9, 19.2, -40.4 | |
| LCH | 51.9, 44.7, 295.5 | |
| Decimal | 7632065 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-272-c: #7474C1; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #7474C1; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-272-c': '#7474C1' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.455, green: 0.455, blue: 0.757) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_272_c">#7474C1</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF7474C1) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"272-c","name":"272 C","hex":"#7474C1"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 272 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 272 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 272 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 5.01:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7474C1 on white | 4.19:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #7474C1 on black | 5.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #7474C1 | 4.19:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #7474C1 | 5.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 272 C
5.01:1
272 C on white
4.19:1
272 C on near black
4.51:1
Printing and Pantone matching
272 C is built here as C40 M40 Y0 K24. 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 | C40 M40 Y0 K24 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 104% |
| 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 272 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 272 C?
HEX #7474C1, equivalent to RGB 116, 116, 193. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 272 C?
A process build of C40 M40 Y0 K24. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 272 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 240 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 272 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.01:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.