6096 C
PANTONE 6096-C TCX
Pantone 6096 C is HEX #5F5FA5, RGB 95, 95, 165, and about CMYK 42, 42, 0, 35. It is a medium, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 5.73:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #5F5FA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 5F5FA5 | |
| RGB | 95, 95, 165 | |
| RGB percent | 37.3%, 37.3%, 64.7% | |
| CMYK | 42, 42, 0, 35 | |
| HSL | 240, 28%, 51% | |
| HSV | 240, 42%, 65% | |
| LAB | 43.3, 18.3, -37.8 | |
| LCH | 43.3, 42.0, 295.9 | |
| Decimal | 6250405 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-6096-c: #5F5FA5; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #5F5FA5; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-6096-c': '#5F5FA5' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.373, green: 0.373, blue: 0.647) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_6096_c">#5F5FA5</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF5F5FA5) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"6096-c","name":"6096 C","hex":"#5F5FA5"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 6096 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 6096 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 6096 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 5.73:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5F5FA5 on white | 5.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #5F5FA5 on black | 3.67:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #5F5FA5 | 5.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #5F5FA5 | 3.67:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 6096 C
5.73:1
6096 C on white
5.73:1
6096 C on near black
3.30:1
Printing and Pantone matching
6096 C is built here as C42 M42 Y0 K35. 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 | C42 M42 Y0 K35 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 120% |
| 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 6096 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 6096 C?
HEX #5F5FA5, equivalent to RGB 95, 95, 165. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 6096 C?
A process build of C42 M42 Y0 K35. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 6096 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and muted, with a hue of 240 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 6096 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.73:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.