7444 C
PANTONE 7444-C TCX
Pantone 7444 C is HEX #B6B8DC, RGB 182, 184, 220, and about CMYK 17, 16, 0, 14. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 10.88:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #B6B8DC | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | B6B8DC | |
| RGB | 182, 184, 220 | |
| RGB percent | 71.4%, 72.2%, 86.3% | |
| CMYK | 17, 16, 0, 14 | |
| HSL | 237, 35%, 79% | |
| HSV | 237, 17%, 86% | |
| LAB | 75.7, 6.6, -18.3 | |
| LCH | 75.7, 19.4, 290.0 | |
| Decimal | 11974876 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-7444-c: #B6B8DC; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #B6B8DC; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-7444-c': '#B6B8DC' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.714, green: 0.722, blue: 0.863) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_7444_c">#B6B8DC</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFB6B8DC) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"7444-c","name":"7444 C","hex":"#B6B8DC"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 7444 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 7444 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 7444 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 10.88:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B6B8DC on white | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6B8DC on black | 10.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #B6B8DC | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #B6B8DC | 10.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 7444 C
10.88:1
7444 C on white
1.93:1
7444 C on near black
9.78:1
Printing and Pantone matching
7444 C is built here as C17 M16 Y0 K14. 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 | C17 M16 Y0 K14 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 47% |
| 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 7444 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 7444 C?
HEX #B6B8DC, equivalent to RGB 182, 184, 220. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 7444 C?
A process build of C17 M16 Y0 K14. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 7444 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 237 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 7444 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 10.88:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.