2096 C
PANTONE 2096 C COATED
Pantone 2096 C is HEX #654EA3, RGB 101, 78, 163, and about CMYK 38, 52, 0, 36. It is a medium, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.62:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #654EA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 654EA3 | |
| RGB | 101, 78, 163 | |
| RGB percent | 39.6%, 30.6%, 63.9% | |
| CMYK | 38, 52, 0, 36 | |
| HSL | 256, 35%, 47% | |
| HSV | 256, 52%, 64% | |
| LAB | 39.3, 29.9, -42.8 | |
| LCH | 39.3, 52.2, 304.9 | |
| Decimal | 6639267 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2096-c: #654EA3; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #654EA3; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2096-c': '#654EA3' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.396, green: 0.306, blue: 0.639) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2096_c">#654EA3</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF654EA3) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2096-c","name":"2096 C","hex":"#654EA3"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2096 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2096 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on 2096 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.62:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #654EA3 on white | 6.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #654EA3 on black | 3.17:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #654EA3 | 6.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #654EA3 | 3.17:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2096 C
6.62:1
2096 C on white
6.62:1
2096 C on near black
2.85:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2096 C is built here as C38 M52 Y0 K36. 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 | C38 M52 Y0 K36 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 126% |
| 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 2096 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2096 C?
HEX #654EA3, equivalent to RGB 101, 78, 163. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2096 C?
A process build of C38 M52 Y0 K36. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2096 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 256 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2096 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.62:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.