7477 C
PANTONE 7477-C TCX
Pantone 7477 C is HEX #244C5A, RGB 36, 76, 90, and about CMYK 60, 16, 0, 65. It is a very dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 9.31:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Very dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #244C5A | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 244C5A | |
| RGB | 36, 76, 90 | |
| RGB percent | 14.1%, 29.8%, 35.3% | |
| CMYK | 60, 16, 0, 65 | |
| HSL | 196, 43%, 25% | |
| HSV | 196, 60%, 35% | |
| LAB | 30.1, -9.5, -12.5 | |
| LCH | 30.1, 15.7, 232.9 | |
| Decimal | 2378842 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-7477-c: #244C5A; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #244C5A; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-7477-c': '#244C5A' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.141, green: 0.298, blue: 0.353) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_7477_c">#244C5A</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF244C5A) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"7477-c","name":"7477 C","hex":"#244C5A"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 7477 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 7477 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 7477 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.31:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #244C5A on white | 9.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #244C5A on black | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #244C5A | 9.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #244C5A | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 7477 C
9.31:1
7477 C on white
9.31:1
7477 C on near black
2.03:1
Printing and Pantone matching
7477 C is built here as C60 M16 Y0 K65. 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 | C60 M16 Y0 K65 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 140% |
| 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 7477 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 7477 C?
HEX #244C5A, equivalent to RGB 36, 76, 90. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 7477 C?
A process build of C60 M16 Y0 K65. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 7477 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, very dark and moderate, with a hue of 196 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 7477 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.31:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.