3558 C
PANTONE 3558-C TCX
Pantone 3558 C is HEX #919CD4, RGB 145, 156, 212, and about CMYK 32, 26, 0, 17. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 7.91:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #919CD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 919CD4 | |
| RGB | 145, 156, 212 | |
| RGB percent | 56.9%, 61.2%, 83.1% | |
| CMYK | 32, 26, 0, 17 | |
| HSL | 230, 44%, 70% | |
| HSV | 230, 32%, 83% | |
| LAB | 65.4, 9.1, -29.8 | |
| LCH | 65.4, 31.2, 286.9 | |
| Decimal | 9542868 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3558-c: #919CD4; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #919CD4; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3558-c': '#919CD4' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.569, green: 0.612, blue: 0.831) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3558_c">#919CD4</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF919CD4) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3558-c","name":"3558 C","hex":"#919CD4"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3558 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3558 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3558 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 7.91:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #919CD4 on white | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #919CD4 on black | 7.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #919CD4 | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #919CD4 | 7.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3558 C
7.91:1
3558 C on white
2.65:1
3558 C on near black
7.11:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3558 C is built here as C32 M26 Y0 K17. 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 | C32 M26 Y0 K17 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 75% |
| 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 3558 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3558 C?
HEX #919CD4, equivalent to RGB 145, 156, 212. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3558 C?
A process build of C32 M26 Y0 K17. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3558 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 230 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3558 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.91:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.