6098 C
PANTONE 6098-C TCX
Pantone 6098 C is HEX #42458E, RGB 66, 69, 142, and about CMYK 54, 51, 0, 44. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 8.49:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #42458E | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 42458E | |
| RGB | 66, 69, 142 | |
| RGB percent | 25.9%, 27.1%, 55.7% | |
| CMYK | 54, 51, 0, 44 | |
| HSL | 238, 37%, 41% | |
| HSV | 238, 54%, 56% | |
| LAB | 32.6, 20.4, -41.1 | |
| LCH | 32.6, 45.9, 296.5 | |
| Decimal | 4343182 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-6098-c: #42458E; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #42458E; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-6098-c': '#42458E' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.259, green: 0.271, blue: 0.557) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_6098_c">#42458E</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF42458E) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"6098-c","name":"6098 C","hex":"#42458E"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 6098 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 6098 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 6098 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 8.49:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42458E on white | 8.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #42458E on black | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #42458E | 8.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #42458E | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 6098 C
8.49:1
6098 C on white
8.49:1
6098 C on near black
2.22:1
Printing and Pantone matching
6098 C is built here as C54 M51 Y0 K44. 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 | C54 M51 Y0 K44 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 149% |
| 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 6098 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 6098 C?
HEX #42458E, equivalent to RGB 66, 69, 142. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 6098 C?
A process build of C54 M51 Y0 K44. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 6098 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 238 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 6098 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.49:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.