Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX
PANTONE 15-4421 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX is HEX #5CACCE, RGB 92, 172, 206, and about CMYK 55, 17, 0, 19. It is a medium, moderate cool teal color. The best text color on it is black at 8.25:1.
| Family | Teal |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | balance, refreshment and clarity |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #5CACCE | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 5CACCE | |
| RGB | 92, 172, 206 | |
| RGB percent | 36.1%, 67.5%, 80.8% | |
| CMYK | 55, 17, 0, 19 | |
| HSL | 198, 54%, 58% | |
| HSV | 198, 55%, 81% | |
| LAB | 66.7, -14.9, -24.8 | |
| LCH | 66.7, 28.9, 239.0 | |
| Decimal | 6073550 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-blue-grotto-15-4421-tcx: #5CACCE; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #5CACCE; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-blue-grotto-15-4421-tcx': '#5CACCE' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.361, green: 0.675, blue: 0.808) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_blue_grotto_15_4421_tcx">#5CACCE</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF5CACCE) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"blue-grotto-15-4421-tcx","name":"Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX","hex":"#5CACCE"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 8.25:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5CACCE on white | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #5CACCE on black | 8.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #5CACCE | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #5CACCE | 8.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX
8.25:1
Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX on white
2.55:1
Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX on near black
7.42:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX is built here as C55 M17 Y0 K19. 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 | C55 M17 Y0 K19 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 91% |
| 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
More teal colors
Questions about Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX?
HEX #5CACCE, equivalent to RGB 92, 172, 206. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX?
A process build of C55 M17 Y0 K19. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 198 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Blue Grotto 15-4421 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.25:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.