651 C
PANTONE 651-C TCX
Pantone 651 C is HEX #A7BCD6, RGB 167, 188, 214, and about CMYK 22, 12, 0, 16. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 10.81:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #A7BCD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | A7BCD6 | |
| RGB | 167, 188, 214 | |
| RGB percent | 65.5%, 73.7%, 83.9% | |
| CMYK | 22, 12, 0, 16 | |
| HSL | 213, 36%, 75% | |
| HSV | 213, 22%, 84% | |
| LAB | 75.5, -1.6, -15.4 | |
| LCH | 75.5, 15.5, 264.2 | |
| Decimal | 10992854 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-651-c: #A7BCD6; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #A7BCD6; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-651-c': '#A7BCD6' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.655, green: 0.737, blue: 0.839) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_651_c">#A7BCD6</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFA7BCD6) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"651-c","name":"651 C","hex":"#A7BCD6"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 651 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 651 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 651 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 10.81:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A7BCD6 on white | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7BCD6 on black | 10.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #A7BCD6 | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #A7BCD6 | 10.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 651 C
10.81:1
651 C on white
1.94:1
651 C on near black
9.72:1
Printing and Pantone matching
651 C is built here as C22 M12 Y0 K16. 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 | C22 M12 Y0 K16 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 50% |
| 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 651 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 651 C?
HEX #A7BCD6, equivalent to RGB 167, 188, 214. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 651 C?
A process build of C22 M12 Y0 K16. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 651 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 213 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 651 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 10.81:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.