4153 C
PANTONE 4153-C TCX
Pantone 4153 C is HEX #1A4E8A, RGB 26, 78, 138, and about CMYK 81, 43, 0, 46. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 8.40:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #1A4E8A | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 1A4E8A | |
| RGB | 26, 78, 138 | |
| RGB percent | 10.2%, 30.6%, 54.1% | |
| CMYK | 81, 43, 0, 46 | |
| HSL | 212, 68%, 32% | |
| HSV | 212, 81%, 54% | |
| LAB | 32.9, 5.8, -38.3 | |
| LCH | 32.9, 38.7, 278.6 | |
| Decimal | 1724042 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-4153-c: #1A4E8A; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #1A4E8A; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-4153-c': '#1A4E8A' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.102, green: 0.306, blue: 0.541) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_4153_c">#1A4E8A</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF1A4E8A) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"4153-c","name":"4153 C","hex":"#1A4E8A"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 4153 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 4153 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 4153 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 8.40:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A4E8A on white | 8.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1A4E8A on black | 2.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #1A4E8A | 8.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #1A4E8A | 2.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 4153 C
8.40:1
4153 C on white
8.40:1
4153 C on near black
2.25:1
Printing and Pantone matching
4153 C is built here as C81 M43 Y0 K46. 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 | C81 M43 Y0 K46 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 171% |
| 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 4153 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 4153 C?
HEX #1A4E8A, equivalent to RGB 26, 78, 138. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 4153 C?
A process build of C81 M43 Y0 K46. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 4153 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 212 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 4153 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.40:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.