7688 C
PANTONE 7688-C TCX
Pantone 7688 C is HEX #4698CA, RGB 70, 152, 202, and about CMYK 65, 25, 0, 21. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 6.60:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #4698CA | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 4698CA | |
| RGB | 70, 152, 202 | |
| RGB percent | 27.5%, 59.6%, 79.2% | |
| CMYK | 65, 25, 0, 21 | |
| HSL | 203, 55%, 53% | |
| HSV | 203, 65%, 79% | |
| LAB | 59.9, -9.4, -33.1 | |
| LCH | 59.9, 34.4, 254.2 | |
| Decimal | 4626634 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-7688-c: #4698CA; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #4698CA; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-7688-c': '#4698CA' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.275, green: 0.596, blue: 0.792) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_7688_c">#4698CA</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF4698CA) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"7688-c","name":"7688 C","hex":"#4698CA"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 7688 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 7688 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 7688 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 6.60:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4698CA on white | 3.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #4698CA on black | 6.60:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #4698CA | 3.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #4698CA | 6.60:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 7688 C
6.60:1
7688 C on white
3.18:1
7688 C on near black
5.94:1
Printing and Pantone matching
7688 C is built here as C65 M25 Y0 K21. 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 | C65 M25 Y0 K21 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 111% |
| 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 7688 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 7688 C?
HEX #4698CA, equivalent to RGB 70, 152, 202. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 7688 C?
A process build of C65 M25 Y0 K21. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 7688 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 203 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 7688 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.60:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.