555 C
PANTONE 555-C TCX
Pantone 555 C is HEX #28724F, RGB 40, 114, 79, and about CMYK 65, 0, 31, 55. It is a dark, moderate cool green color. The best text color on it is white at 5.82:1.
| Family | Green |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | growth, health and calm |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #28724F | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 28724F | |
| RGB | 40, 114, 79 | |
| RGB percent | 15.7%, 44.7%, 31.0% | |
| CMYK | 65, 0, 31, 55 | |
| HSL | 152, 48%, 30% | |
| HSV | 152, 65%, 45% | |
| LAB | 42.8, -31.8, 12.8 | |
| LCH | 42.8, 34.2, 158.0 | |
| Decimal | 2650703 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-555-c: #28724F; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #28724F; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-555-c': '#28724F' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.157, green: 0.447, blue: 0.310) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_555_c">#28724F</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF28724F) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"555-c","name":"555 C","hex":"#28724F"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 555 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 555 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 555 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 5.82:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28724F on white | 5.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #28724F on black | 3.61:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #28724F | 5.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #28724F | 3.61:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 555 C
5.82:1
555 C on white
5.82:1
555 C on near black
3.25:1
Printing and Pantone matching
555 C is built here as C65 M0 Y31 K55. 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 | C65 M0 Y31 K55 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 151% |
| 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 555 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 555 C?
HEX #28724F, equivalent to RGB 40, 114, 79. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 555 C?
A process build of C65 M0 Y31 K55. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 555 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 152 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 555 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.82:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.