7684 C
PANTONE 7684-C TCX
Pantone 7684 C is HEX #385E9D, RGB 56, 94, 157, and about CMYK 64, 40, 0, 38. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.45:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #385E9D | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 385E9D | |
| RGB | 56, 94, 157 | |
| RGB percent | 22.0%, 36.9%, 61.6% | |
| CMYK | 64, 40, 0, 38 | |
| HSL | 217, 47%, 42% | |
| HSV | 217, 64%, 62% | |
| LAB | 40.0, 7.3, -38.3 | |
| LCH | 40.0, 39.0, 280.7 | |
| Decimal | 3694237 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-7684-c: #385E9D; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #385E9D; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-7684-c': '#385E9D' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.220, green: 0.369, blue: 0.616) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_7684_c">#385E9D</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF385E9D) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"7684-c","name":"7684 C","hex":"#385E9D"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 7684 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 7684 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 7684 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.45:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #385E9D on white | 6.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #385E9D on black | 3.26:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #385E9D | 6.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #385E9D | 3.26:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 7684 C
6.45:1
7684 C on white
6.45:1
7684 C on near black
2.93:1
Printing and Pantone matching
7684 C is built here as C64 M40 Y0 K38. 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 | C64 M40 Y0 K38 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 143% |
| 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 7684 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 7684 C?
HEX #385E9D, equivalent to RGB 56, 94, 157. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 7684 C?
A process build of C64 M40 Y0 K38. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 7684 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 217 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 7684 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.45:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.