3597 C
PANTONE 3597-C TCX
Pantone 3597 C is HEX #1C3775, RGB 28, 55, 117, and about CMYK 76, 53, 0, 54. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 11.33:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #1C3775 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 1C3775 | |
| RGB | 28, 55, 117 | |
| RGB percent | 11.0%, 21.6%, 45.9% | |
| CMYK | 76, 53, 0, 54 | |
| HSL | 222, 61%, 28% | |
| HSV | 222, 76%, 46% | |
| LAB | 24.5, 13.4, -38.6 | |
| LCH | 24.5, 40.9, 289.1 | |
| Decimal | 1849205 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3597-c: #1C3775; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #1C3775; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3597-c': '#1C3775' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.110, green: 0.216, blue: 0.459) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3597_c">#1C3775</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF1C3775) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3597-c","name":"3597 C","hex":"#1C3775"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3597 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3597 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3597 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 11.33:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1C3775 on white | 11.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1C3775 on black | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #1C3775 | 11.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #1C3775 | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3597 C
11.33:1
3597 C on white
11.33:1
3597 C on near black
1.67:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3597 C is built here as C76 M53 Y0 K54. 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 | C76 M53 Y0 K54 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 183% |
| 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 3597 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3597 C?
HEX #1C3775, equivalent to RGB 28, 55, 117. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3597 C?
A process build of C76 M53 Y0 K54. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3597 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 222 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3597 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 11.33:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.