3590 C
PANTONE 3590-C TCX
Pantone 3590 C is HEX #3C57A1, RGB 60, 87, 161, and about CMYK 63, 46, 0, 37. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.84:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #3C57A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 3C57A1 | |
| RGB | 60, 87, 161 | |
| RGB percent | 23.5%, 34.1%, 63.1% | |
| CMYK | 63, 46, 0, 37 | |
| HSL | 224, 46%, 43% | |
| HSV | 224, 63%, 63% | |
| LAB | 38.5, 14.0, -43.2 | |
| LCH | 38.5, 45.4, 287.9 | |
| Decimal | 3954593 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3590-c: #3C57A1; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #3C57A1; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3590-c': '#3C57A1' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.235, green: 0.341, blue: 0.631) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3590_c">#3C57A1</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF3C57A1) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3590-c","name":"3590 C","hex":"#3C57A1"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3590 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3590 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3590 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.84:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3C57A1 on white | 6.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #3C57A1 on black | 3.07:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #3C57A1 | 6.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #3C57A1 | 3.07:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3590 C
6.84:1
3590 C on white
6.84:1
3590 C on near black
2.76:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3590 C is built here as C63 M46 Y0 K37. 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 | C63 M46 Y0 K37 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 146% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
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Questions about 3590 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3590 C?
HEX #3C57A1, equivalent to RGB 60, 87, 161. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3590 C?
A process build of C63 M46 Y0 K37. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3590 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 224 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3590 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.84:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.