2151 C
PANTONE 2151 C COATED
Pantone 2151 C is HEX #256BA2, RGB 37, 107, 162, and about CMYK 77, 34, 0, 36. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 5.67:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #256BA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 256BA2 | |
| RGB | 37, 107, 162 | |
| RGB percent | 14.5%, 42.0%, 63.5% | |
| CMYK | 77, 34, 0, 36 | |
| HSL | 206, 63%, 39% | |
| HSV | 206, 77%, 64% | |
| LAB | 43.5, -2.1, -35.8 | |
| LCH | 43.5, 35.9, 266.7 | |
| Decimal | 2452386 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2151-c: #256BA2; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #256BA2; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2151-c': '#256BA2' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.145, green: 0.420, blue: 0.635) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2151_c">#256BA2</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF256BA2) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2151-c","name":"2151 C","hex":"#256BA2"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2151 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2151 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on 2151 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 5.67:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #256BA2 on white | 5.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #256BA2 on black | 3.70:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #256BA2 | 5.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #256BA2 | 3.70:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2151 C
5.67:1
2151 C on white
5.67:1
2151 C on near black
3.33:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2151 C is built here as C77 M34 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 | C77 M34 Y0 K36 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 148% |
| 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 2151 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2151 C?
HEX #256BA2, equivalent to RGB 37, 107, 162. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2151 C?
A process build of C77 M34 Y0 K36. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2151 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 206 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 2151 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.67:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.