289 C
PANTONE 289-C TCX
Pantone 289 C is HEX #0C2340, RGB 12, 35, 64, and about CMYK 81, 45, 0, 75. It is a very dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 15.79:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #0C2340 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 0C2340 | |
| RGB | 12, 35, 64 | |
| RGB percent | 4.7%, 13.7%, 25.1% | |
| CMYK | 81, 45, 0, 75 | |
| HSL | 213, 68%, 15% | |
| HSV | 213, 81%, 25% | |
| LAB | 13.5, 2.9, -21.1 | |
| LCH | 13.5, 21.3, 277.8 | |
| Decimal | 795456 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-289-c: #0C2340; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #0C2340; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-289-c': '#0C2340' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.047, green: 0.137, blue: 0.251) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_289_c">#0C2340</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF0C2340) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"289-c","name":"289 C","hex":"#0C2340"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 289 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 289 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 289 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 15.79:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0C2340 on white | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0C2340 on black | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #0C2340 | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #0C2340 | 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 289 C
15.79:1
289 C on white
15.79:1
289 C on near black
1.20:1
Printing and Pantone matching
289 C is built here as C81 M45 Y0 K75. 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 | C81 M45 Y0 K75 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 201% |
| 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 289 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 289 C?
HEX #0C2340, equivalent to RGB 12, 35, 64. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 289 C?
A process build of C81 M45 Y0 K75. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 289 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very dark and moderate, with a hue of 213 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 289 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 15.79:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.