275 C
PANTONE 275-C TCX
Pantone 275 C is HEX #211747, RGB 33, 23, 71, and about CMYK 54, 68, 0, 72. It is a very dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 16.43:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #211747 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 211747 | |
| RGB | 33, 23, 71 | |
| RGB percent | 12.9%, 9.0%, 27.8% | |
| CMYK | 54, 68, 0, 72 | |
| HSL | 252, 51%, 18% | |
| HSV | 252, 68%, 28% | |
| LAB | 11.9, 19.4, -28.5 | |
| LCH | 11.9, 34.5, 304.2 | |
| Decimal | 2168647 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-275-c: #211747; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #211747; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-275-c': '#211747' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.129, green: 0.090, blue: 0.278) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_275_c">#211747</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF211747) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"275-c","name":"275 C","hex":"#211747"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 275 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 275 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 275 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 16.43:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211747 on white | 16.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #211747 on black | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #211747 | 16.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #211747 | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 275 C
16.43:1
275 C on white
16.43:1
275 C on near black
1.15:1
Printing and Pantone matching
275 C is built here as C54 M68 Y0 K72. 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 | C54 M68 Y0 K72 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 193% |
| 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 275 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 275 C?
HEX #211747, equivalent to RGB 33, 23, 71. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 275 C?
A process build of C54 M68 Y0 K72. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 275 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very dark and moderate, with a hue of 252 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 275 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 16.43:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.