653 C
PANTONE 653-C TCX
Pantone 653 C is HEX #326295, RGB 50, 98, 149, and about CMYK 66, 34, 0, 42. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.33:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #326295 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 326295 | |
| RGB | 50, 98, 149 | |
| RGB percent | 19.6%, 38.4%, 58.4% | |
| CMYK | 66, 34, 0, 42 | |
| HSL | 211, 50%, 39% | |
| HSV | 211, 66%, 58% | |
| LAB | 40.5, 0.7, -32.8 | |
| LCH | 40.5, 32.8, 271.3 | |
| Decimal | 3302037 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-653-c: #326295; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #326295; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-653-c': '#326295' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.196, green: 0.384, blue: 0.584) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_653_c">#326295</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF326295) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"653-c","name":"653 C","hex":"#326295"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 653 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 653 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 653 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.33:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #326295 on white | 6.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #326295 on black | 3.32:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #326295 | 6.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #326295 | 3.32:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 653 C
6.33:1
653 C on white
6.33:1
653 C on near black
2.98:1
Printing and Pantone matching
653 C is built here as C66 M34 Y0 K42. 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 M34 Y0 K42 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 142% |
| 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 653 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 653 C?
HEX #326295, equivalent to RGB 50, 98, 149. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 653 C?
A process build of C66 M34 Y0 K42. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 653 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 211 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 653 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.33:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.