Marlin 18-3932 TCX
PANTONE 18-3932 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Marlin 18-3932 TCX is HEX #515B87, RGB 81, 91, 135, and about CMYK 40, 33, 0, 47. It is a dark, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.57:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #515B87 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 515B87 | |
| RGB | 81, 91, 135 | |
| RGB percent | 31.8%, 35.7%, 52.9% | |
| CMYK | 40, 33, 0, 47 | |
| HSL | 229, 25%, 42% | |
| HSV | 229, 40%, 53% | |
| LAB | 39.5, 7.9, -25.8 | |
| LCH | 39.5, 27.0, 287.1 | |
| Decimal | 5331847 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-marlin-18-3932-tcx: #515B87; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #515B87; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-marlin-18-3932-tcx': '#515B87' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.318, green: 0.357, blue: 0.529) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_marlin_18_3932_tcx">#515B87</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF515B87) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"marlin-18-3932-tcx","name":"Marlin 18-3932 TCX","hex":"#515B87"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Marlin 18-3932 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Marlin 18-3932 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Marlin 18-3932 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.57:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #515B87 on white | 6.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #515B87 on black | 3.20:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #515B87 | 6.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #515B87 | 3.20:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Marlin 18-3932 TCX
6.57:1
Marlin 18-3932 TCX on white
6.57:1
Marlin 18-3932 TCX on near black
2.87:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Marlin 18-3932 TCX is built here as C40 M33 Y0 K47. 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 | C40 M33 Y0 K47 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 120% |
| 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 Marlin 18-3932 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Marlin 18-3932 TCX?
HEX #515B87, equivalent to RGB 81, 91, 135. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Marlin 18-3932 TCX?
A process build of C40 M33 Y0 K47. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Marlin 18-3932 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and muted, with a hue of 229 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Marlin 18-3932 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.57:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.