Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX
PANTONE 18-3928 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX is HEX #4A638D, RGB 74, 99, 141, and about CMYK 48, 30, 0, 45. It is a dark, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.07:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #4A638D | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 4A638D | |
| RGB | 74, 99, 141 | |
| RGB percent | 29.0%, 38.8%, 55.3% | |
| CMYK | 48, 30, 0, 45 | |
| HSL | 218, 31%, 42% | |
| HSV | 218, 48%, 55% | |
| LAB | 41.7, 2.8, -26.1 | |
| LCH | 41.7, 26.2, 276.1 | |
| Decimal | 4875149 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-dutch-blue-18-3928-tcx: #4A638D; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #4A638D; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-dutch-blue-18-3928-tcx': '#4A638D' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.290, green: 0.388, blue: 0.553) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_dutch_blue_18_3928_tcx">#4A638D</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF4A638D) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"dutch-blue-18-3928-tcx","name":"Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX","hex":"#4A638D"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Accessibility
The best text color on Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.07:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4A638D on white | 6.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #4A638D on black | 3.46:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #4A638D | 6.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #4A638D | 3.46:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX
6.07:1
Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX on white
6.07:1
Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX on near black
3.11:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX is built here as C48 M30 Y0 K45. 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 | C48 M30 Y0 K45 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 122% |
| 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 Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX?
HEX #4A638D, equivalent to RGB 74, 99, 141. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX?
A process build of C48 M30 Y0 K45. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and muted, with a hue of 218 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Dutch Blue 18-3928 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.07:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.