Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX
PANTONE 19-3730 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX is HEX #544275, RGB 84, 66, 117, and about CMYK 28, 44, 0, 54. It is a dark, muted cool purple color. The best text color on it is white at 8.70:1.
| Family | Purple |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | creativity, luxury and imagination |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #544275 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 544275 | |
| RGB | 84, 66, 117 | |
| RGB percent | 32.9%, 25.9%, 45.9% | |
| CMYK | 28, 44, 0, 54 | |
| HSL | 261, 28%, 36% | |
| HSV | 261, 44%, 46% | |
| LAB | 32.0, 19.6, -26.5 | |
| LCH | 32.0, 33.0, 306.5 | |
| Decimal | 5522037 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-gentian-violet-19-3730-tcx: #544275; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #544275; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-gentian-violet-19-3730-tcx': '#544275' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.329, green: 0.259, blue: 0.459) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_gentian_violet_19_3730_tcx">#544275</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF544275) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"gentian-violet-19-3730-tcx","name":"Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX","hex":"#544275"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 8.70:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #544275 on white | 8.70:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #544275 on black | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #544275 | 8.70:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #544275 | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX
8.70:1
Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX on white
8.70:1
Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX on near black
2.17:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX is built here as C28 M44 Y0 K54. 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 | C28 M44 Y0 K54 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 126% |
| 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 Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX?
HEX #544275, equivalent to RGB 84, 66, 117. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX?
A process build of C28 M44 Y0 K54. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and muted, with a hue of 261 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Gentian Violet 19-3730 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 8.70:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.