6173 C
PANTONE 6173-C TCX
Pantone 6173 C is HEX #2E8840, RGB 46, 136, 64, and about CMYK 66, 0, 53, 47. It is a dark, moderate cool green color. The best text color on it is black at 4.71:1.
| Family | Green |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | growth, health and calm |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2E8840 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2E8840 | |
| RGB | 46, 136, 64 | |
| RGB percent | 18.0%, 53.3%, 25.1% | |
| CMYK | 66, 0, 53, 47 | |
| HSL | 132, 49%, 36% | |
| HSV | 132, 66%, 53% | |
| LAB | 50.2, -42.6, 30.8 | |
| LCH | 50.2, 52.6, 144.1 | |
| Decimal | 3049536 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-6173-c: #2E8840; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2E8840; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-6173-c': '#2E8840' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.180, green: 0.533, blue: 0.251) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_6173_c">#2E8840</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2E8840) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"6173-c","name":"6173 C","hex":"#2E8840"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 6173 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 6173 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 6173 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 4.71:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E8840 on white | 4.46:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #2E8840 on black | 4.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #2E8840 | 4.46:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #2E8840 | 4.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 6173 C
4.71:1
6173 C on white
4.46:1
6173 C on near black
4.24:1
Printing and Pantone matching
6173 C is built here as C66 M0 Y53 K47. 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 | C66 M0 Y53 K47 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 166% |
| 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 6173 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 6173 C?
HEX #2E8840, equivalent to RGB 46, 136, 64. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 6173 C?
A process build of C66 M0 Y53 K47. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 6173 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 132 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 6173 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 4.71:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.