2383 C
PANTONE 2383 C COATED
Pantone 2383 C is HEX #2774AE, RGB 39, 116, 174, and about CMYK 78, 33, 0, 32. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 5.01:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2774AE | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2774AE | |
| RGB | 39, 116, 174 | |
| RGB percent | 15.3%, 45.5%, 68.2% | |
| CMYK | 78, 33, 0, 32 | |
| HSL | 206, 63%, 42% | |
| HSV | 206, 78%, 68% | |
| LAB | 46.9, -2.8, -37.5 | |
| LCH | 46.9, 37.6, 265.7 | |
| Decimal | 2585774 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-2383-c: #2774AE; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2774AE; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-2383-c': '#2774AE' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.153, green: 0.455, blue: 0.682) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_2383_c">#2774AE</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2774AE) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"2383-c","name":"2383 C","hex":"#2774AE"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 2383 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 2383 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 2383 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 5.01:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2774AE on white | 5.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #2774AE on black | 4.20:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #2774AE | 5.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #2774AE | 4.20:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 2383 C
5.01:1
2383 C on white
5.01:1
2383 C on near black
3.77:1
Printing and Pantone matching
2383 C is built here as C78 M33 Y0 K32. 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 | C78 M33 Y0 K32 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 143% |
| 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 2383 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2383 C?
HEX #2774AE, equivalent to RGB 39, 116, 174. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 2383 C?
A process build of C78 M33 Y0 K32. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 2383 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 2383 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 5.01:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.