2126 C
PANTONE 2126 C COATED
Pantone 2126 C is HEX #303AB2, RGB 48, 58, 178, and about CMYK 73, 67, 0, 30. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 8.85:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #303AB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 303AB2 | |
| RGB | 48, 58, 178 | |
| RGB percent | 18.8%, 22.7%, 69.8% | |
| CMYK | 73, 67, 0, 30 | |
| HSL | 235, 58%, 44% | |
| HSV | 235, 73%, 70% | |
| LAB | 31.5, 37.2, -64.7 | |
| LCH | 31.5, 74.6, 299.9 | |
| Decimal | 3160754 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2126-c: #303AB2; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #303AB2; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2126-c': '#303AB2' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.188, green: 0.227, blue: 0.698) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2126_c">#303AB2</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF303AB2) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2126-c","name":"2126 C","hex":"#303AB2"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2126 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2126 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Accessibility
The best text color on 2126 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 8.85:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303AB2 on white | 8.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #303AB2 on black | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #303AB2 | 8.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #303AB2 | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2126 C
8.85:1
2126 C on white
8.85:1
2126 C on near black
2.13:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2126 C is built here as C73 M67 Y0 K30. 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 | C73 M67 Y0 K30 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 171% |
| 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 2126 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2126 C?
HEX #303AB2, equivalent to RGB 48, 58, 178. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2126 C?
A process build of C73 M67 Y0 K30. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2126 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 235 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2126 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.85:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.