534 C
PANTONE 534-C TCX
Pantone 534 C is HEX #1B365D, RGB 27, 54, 93, and about CMYK 71, 42, 0, 64. It is a very dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 12.12:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #1B365D | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 1B365D | |
| RGB | 27, 54, 93 | |
| RGB percent | 10.6%, 21.2%, 36.5% | |
| CMYK | 71, 42, 0, 64 | |
| HSL | 215, 55%, 24% | |
| HSV | 215, 71%, 36% | |
| LAB | 22.5, 4.1, -26.4 | |
| LCH | 22.5, 26.7, 278.9 | |
| Decimal | 1783389 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-534-c: #1B365D; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #1B365D; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-534-c': '#1B365D' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.106, green: 0.212, blue: 0.365) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_534_c">#1B365D</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF1B365D) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"534-c","name":"534 C","hex":"#1B365D"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 534 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 534 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 534 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 12.12:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1B365D on white | 12.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1B365D on black | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #1B365D | 12.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #1B365D | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 534 C
12.12:1
534 C on white
12.12:1
534 C on near black
1.56:1
Printing and Pantone matching
534 C is built here as C71 M42 Y0 K64. 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 | C71 M42 Y0 K64 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 176% |
| 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 534 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 534 C?
HEX #1B365D, equivalent to RGB 27, 54, 93. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 534 C?
A process build of C71 M42 Y0 K64. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 534 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very dark and moderate, with a hue of 215 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 534 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 12.12:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.