Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX
PANTONE 18-4048 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX is HEX #2D62A3, RGB 45, 98, 163, and about CMYK 72, 40, 0, 36. It is a dark, moderate cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 6.20:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #2D62A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 2D62A3 | |
| RGB | 45, 98, 163 | |
| RGB percent | 17.6%, 38.4%, 63.9% | |
| CMYK | 72, 40, 0, 36 | |
| HSL | 213, 57%, 41% | |
| HSV | 213, 72%, 64% | |
| LAB | 41.1, 5.1, -40.2 | |
| LCH | 41.1, 40.5, 277.2 | |
| Decimal | 2974371 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-nebulas-blue-18-4048-tcx: #2D62A3; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #2D62A3; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-nebulas-blue-18-4048-tcx': '#2D62A3' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.176, green: 0.384, blue: 0.639) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_nebulas_blue_18_4048_tcx">#2D62A3</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF2D62A3) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"nebulas-blue-18-4048-tcx","name":"Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX","hex":"#2D62A3"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.20:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2D62A3 on white | 6.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #2D62A3 on black | 3.39:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #2D62A3 | 6.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #2D62A3 | 3.39:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX
6.20:1
Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX on white
6.20:1
Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX on near black
3.05:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX is built here as C72 M40 Y0 K36. 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 | C72 M40 Y0 K36 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 148% |
| 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 Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX?
HEX #2D62A3, equivalent to RGB 45, 98, 163. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX?
A process build of C72 M40 Y0 K36. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 213 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Nebulas Blue 18-4048 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.20:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.