3577 C
PANTONE 3577-C TCX
Pantone 3577 C is HEX #8ABADD, RGB 138, 186, 221, and about CMYK 38, 16, 0, 13. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 10.15:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8ABADD | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8ABADD | |
| RGB | 138, 186, 221 | |
| RGB percent | 54.1%, 72.9%, 86.7% | |
| CMYK | 38, 16, 0, 13 | |
| HSL | 205, 55%, 70% | |
| HSV | 205, 38%, 87% | |
| LAB | 73.4, -7.2, -22.6 | |
| LCH | 73.4, 23.7, 252.4 | |
| Decimal | 9091805 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3577-c: #8ABADD; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8ABADD; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3577-c': '#8ABADD' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.541, green: 0.729, blue: 0.867) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3577_c">#8ABADD</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8ABADD) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3577-c","name":"3577 C","hex":"#8ABADD"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3577 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3577 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3577 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 10.15:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8ABADD on white | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8ABADD on black | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #8ABADD | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #8ABADD | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3577 C
10.15:1
3577 C on white
2.07:1
3577 C on near black
9.13:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3577 C is built here as C38 M16 Y0 K13. 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 | C38 M16 Y0 K13 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 67% |
| 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 3577 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3577 C?
HEX #8ABADD, equivalent to RGB 138, 186, 221. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3577 C?
A process build of C38 M16 Y0 K13. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3577 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 205 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3577 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 10.15:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.