6100 C
PANTONE 6100-C TCX
Pantone 6100 C is HEX #7992CB, RGB 121, 146, 203, and about CMYK 40, 28, 0, 20. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 6.79:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #7992CB | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 7992CB | |
| RGB | 121, 146, 203 | |
| RGB percent | 47.5%, 57.3%, 79.6% | |
| CMYK | 40, 28, 0, 20 | |
| HSL | 222, 44%, 64% | |
| HSV | 222, 40%, 80% | |
| LAB | 60.7, 5.7, -32.2 | |
| LCH | 60.7, 32.7, 280.0 | |
| Decimal | 7967435 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-6100-c: #7992CB; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #7992CB; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-6100-c': '#7992CB' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.475, green: 0.573, blue: 0.796) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_6100_c">#7992CB</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF7992CB) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"6100-c","name":"6100 C","hex":"#7992CB"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 6100 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 6100 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 6100 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 6.79:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7992CB on white | 3.09:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #7992CB on black | 6.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #7992CB | 3.09:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #7992CB | 6.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 6100 C
6.79:1
6100 C on white
3.09:1
6100 C on near black
6.10:1
Printing and Pantone matching
6100 C is built here as C40 M28 Y0 K20. 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 | C40 M28 Y0 K20 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 89% |
| 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 6100 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 6100 C?
HEX #7992CB, equivalent to RGB 121, 146, 203. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 6100 C?
A process build of C40 M28 Y0 K20. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 6100 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 222 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 6100 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.79:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.