4142 C
PANTONE 4142-C TCX
Pantone 4142 C is HEX #3D4E80, RGB 61, 78, 128, and about CMYK 52, 39, 0, 50. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 8.08:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #3D4E80 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 3D4E80 | |
| RGB | 61, 78, 128 | |
| RGB percent | 23.9%, 30.6%, 50.2% | |
| CMYK | 52, 39, 0, 50 | |
| HSL | 225, 35%, 37% | |
| HSV | 225, 52%, 50% | |
| LAB | 34.0, 8.6, -30.3 | |
| LCH | 34.0, 31.5, 285.8 | |
| Decimal | 4017792 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-4142-c: #3D4E80; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #3D4E80; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-4142-c': '#3D4E80' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.239, green: 0.306, blue: 0.502) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_4142_c">#3D4E80</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF3D4E80) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"4142-c","name":"4142 C","hex":"#3D4E80"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 4142 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 4142 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 4142 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 8.08:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3D4E80 on white | 8.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D4E80 on black | 2.60:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #3D4E80 | 8.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #3D4E80 | 2.60:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 4142 C
8.08:1
4142 C on white
8.08:1
4142 C on near black
2.34:1
Printing and Pantone matching
4142 C is built here as C52 M39 Y0 K50. 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 | C52 M39 Y0 K50 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 141% |
| 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 4142 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 4142 C?
HEX #3D4E80, equivalent to RGB 61, 78, 128. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 4142 C?
A process build of C52 M39 Y0 K50. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 4142 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 225 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 4142 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.08:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.