278 C
PANTONE 278 C COATED
Pantone 278 C is HEX #8BB8E8, RGB 139, 184, 232, and about CMYK 40, 21, 0, 9. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 10.12:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8BB8E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8BB8E8 | |
| RGB | 139, 184, 232 | |
| RGB percent | 54.5%, 72.2%, 91.0% | |
| CMYK | 40, 21, 0, 9 | |
| HSL | 211, 67%, 73% | |
| HSV | 211, 40%, 91% | |
| LAB | 73.3, -2.9, -28.7 | |
| LCH | 73.3, 28.8, 264.2 | |
| Decimal | 9156840 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-278-c: #8BB8E8; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8BB8E8; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-278-c': '#8BB8E8' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.545, green: 0.722, blue: 0.910) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_278_c">#8BB8E8</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8BB8E8) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"278-c","name":"278 C","hex":"#8BB8E8"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 278 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 278 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Accessibility
The best text color on 278 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 10.12:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8BB8E8 on white | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8BB8E8 on black | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #8BB8E8 | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #8BB8E8 | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 278 C
10.12:1
278 C on white
2.08:1
278 C on near black
9.10:1
Printing and Pantone matching
278 C is built here as C40 M21 Y0 K9. 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 | C40 M21 Y0 K9 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 70% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
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Questions about 278 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 278 C?
HEX #8BB8E8, equivalent to RGB 139, 184, 232. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 278 C?
A process build of C40 M21 Y0 K9. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 278 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 211 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 278 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 10.12:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.