7685 C
PANTONE 7685-C TCX
Pantone 7685 C is HEX #2C5697, RGB 44, 86, 151, and about CMYK 71, 43, 0, 41. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 7.28:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2C5697 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2C5697 | |
| RGB | 44, 86, 151 | |
| RGB percent | 17.3%, 33.7%, 59.2% | |
| CMYK | 71, 43, 0, 41 | |
| HSL | 216, 55%, 38% | |
| HSV | 216, 71%, 59% | |
| LAB | 36.8, 8.1, -39.9 | |
| LCH | 36.8, 40.8, 281.5 | |
| Decimal | 2905751 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-7685-c: #2C5697; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2C5697; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-7685-c': '#2C5697' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.173, green: 0.337, blue: 0.592) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_7685_c">#2C5697</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2C5697) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"7685-c","name":"7685 C","hex":"#2C5697"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 7685 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 7685 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 7685 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 7.28:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2C5697 on white | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2C5697 on black | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #2C5697 | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #2C5697 | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 7685 C
7.28:1
7685 C on white
7.28:1
7685 C on near black
2.59:1
Printing and Pantone matching
7685 C is built here as C71 M43 Y0 K41. 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 | C71 M43 Y0 K41 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 155% |
| 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 7685 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 7685 C?
HEX #2C5697, equivalent to RGB 44, 86, 151. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 7685 C?
A process build of C71 M43 Y0 K41. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 7685 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 216 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 7685 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.28:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.