Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX
PANTONE 15-4030 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX is HEX #9EB4D3, RGB 158, 180, 211, and about CMYK 25, 15, 0, 17. It is a light, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 9.92:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #9EB4D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 9EB4D3 | |
| RGB | 158, 180, 211 | |
| RGB percent | 62.0%, 70.6%, 82.7% | |
| CMYK | 25, 15, 0, 17 | |
| HSL | 215, 38%, 72% | |
| HSV | 215, 25%, 83% | |
| LAB | 72.6, -0.7, -18.1 | |
| LCH | 72.6, 18.2, 267.9 | |
| Decimal | 10400979 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-chambray-blue-15-4030-tcx: #9EB4D3; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #9EB4D3; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-chambray-blue-15-4030-tcx': '#9EB4D3' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.620, green: 0.706, blue: 0.827) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_chambray_blue_15_4030_tcx">#9EB4D3</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF9EB4D3) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"chambray-blue-15-4030-tcx","name":"Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX","hex":"#9EB4D3"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Accessibility
The best text color on Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.92:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9EB4D3 on white | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EB4D3 on black | 9.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #9EB4D3 | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #9EB4D3 | 9.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX
9.92:1
Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX on white
2.12:1
Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX on near black
8.92:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX is built here as C25 M15 Y0 K17. 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 | C25 M15 Y0 K17 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 57% |
| 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 Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX?
HEX #9EB4D3, equivalent to RGB 158, 180, 211. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX?
A process build of C25 M15 Y0 K17. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 215 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Chambray Blue 15-4030 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.92:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.