2905 C
PANTONE 2905-C TCX
Pantone 2905 C is HEX #8DC8E8, RGB 141, 200, 232, and about CMYK 39, 14, 0, 9. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 11.56:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8DC8E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8DC8E8 | |
| RGB | 141, 200, 232 | |
| RGB percent | 55.3%, 78.4%, 91.0% | |
| CMYK | 39, 14, 0, 9 | |
| HSL | 201, 66%, 73% | |
| HSV | 201, 39%, 91% | |
| LAB | 77.8, -11.0, -21.9 | |
| LCH | 77.8, 24.5, 243.3 | |
| Decimal | 9292008 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2905-c: #8DC8E8; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8DC8E8; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2905-c': '#8DC8E8' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.553, green: 0.784, blue: 0.910) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2905_c">#8DC8E8</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8DC8E8) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2905-c","name":"2905 C","hex":"#8DC8E8"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2905 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2905 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2905 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 11.56:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8DC8E8 on white | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8DC8E8 on black | 11.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #8DC8E8 | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #8DC8E8 | 11.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2905 C
11.56:1
2905 C on white
1.82:1
2905 C on near black
10.39:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2905 C is built here as C39 M14 Y0 K9. 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 | C39 M14 Y0 K9 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 62% |
| 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 2905 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2905 C?
HEX #8DC8E8, equivalent to RGB 141, 200, 232. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2905 C?
A process build of C39 M14 Y0 K9. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2905 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 201 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2905 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 11.56:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.