Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX
PANTONE 18-4222 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX is HEX #35637C, RGB 53, 99, 124, and about CMYK 57, 20, 0, 51. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.51:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #35637C | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 35637C | |
| RGB | 53, 99, 124 | |
| RGB percent | 20.8%, 38.8%, 48.6% | |
| CMYK | 57, 20, 0, 51 | |
| HSL | 201, 40%, 35% | |
| HSV | 201, 57%, 49% | |
| LAB | 39.8, -8.0, -18.8 | |
| LCH | 39.8, 20.4, 247.1 | |
| Decimal | 3498876 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-bluesteel-18-4222-tcx: #35637C; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #35637C; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-bluesteel-18-4222-tcx': '#35637C' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.208, green: 0.388, blue: 0.486) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_bluesteel_18_4222_tcx">#35637C</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF35637C) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"bluesteel-18-4222-tcx","name":"Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX","hex":"#35637C"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.51:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35637C on white | 6.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #35637C on black | 3.23:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #35637C | 6.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #35637C | 3.23:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX
6.51:1
Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX on white
6.51:1
Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX on near black
2.90:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX is built here as C57 M20 Y0 K51. 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 | C57 M20 Y0 K51 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 129% |
| 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 Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX?
HEX #35637C, equivalent to RGB 53, 99, 124. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX?
A process build of C57 M20 Y0 K51. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 201 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Bluesteel 18-4222 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.51:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.