273 C
PANTONE 273-C TCX
Pantone 273 C is HEX #24125F, RGB 36, 18, 95, and about CMYK 62, 81, 0, 63. It is a very dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 15.83:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #24125F | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 24125F | |
| RGB | 36, 18, 95 | |
| RGB percent | 14.1%, 7.1%, 37.3% | |
| CMYK | 62, 81, 0, 63 | |
| HSL | 254, 68%, 22% | |
| HSV | 254, 81%, 37% | |
| LAB | 13.4, 31.3, -42.4 | |
| LCH | 13.4, 52.7, 306.5 | |
| Decimal | 2363999 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-273-c: #24125F; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #24125F; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-273-c': '#24125F' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.141, green: 0.071, blue: 0.373) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_273_c">#24125F</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF24125F) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"273-c","name":"273 C","hex":"#24125F"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 273 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 273 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 273 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 15.83:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24125F on white | 15.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #24125F on black | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #24125F | 15.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #24125F | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 273 C
15.83:1
273 C on white
15.83:1
273 C on near black
1.19:1
Printing and Pantone matching
273 C is built here as C62 M81 Y0 K63. 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 | C62 M81 Y0 K63 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 206% |
| 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 273 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 273 C?
HEX #24125F, equivalent to RGB 36, 18, 95. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 273 C?
A process build of C62 M81 Y0 K63. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 273 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very dark and moderate, with a hue of 254 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 273 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 15.83:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.