Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX
PANTONE 17-3925 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX is HEX #8C8EB2, RGB 140, 142, 178, and about CMYK 21, 20, 0, 30. It is a medium, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is black at 6.63:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #8C8EB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 8C8EB2 | |
| RGB | 140, 142, 178 | |
| RGB percent | 54.9%, 55.7%, 69.8% | |
| CMYK | 21, 20, 0, 30 | |
| HSL | 237, 20%, 62% | |
| HSV | 237, 21%, 70% | |
| LAB | 60.0, 7.1, -19.1 | |
| LCH | 60.0, 20.4, 290.5 | |
| Decimal | 9211570 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-persian-violet-17-3925-tcx: #8C8EB2; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #8C8EB2; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-persian-violet-17-3925-tcx': '#8C8EB2' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.549, green: 0.557, blue: 0.698) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_persian_violet_17_3925_tcx">#8C8EB2</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF8C8EB2) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"persian-violet-17-3925-tcx","name":"Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX","hex":"#8C8EB2"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Accessibility
The best text color on Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 6.63:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8C8EB2 on white | 3.17:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| #8C8EB2 on black | 6.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| White on #8C8EB2 | 3.17:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #8C8EB2 | 6.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX
6.63:1
Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX on white
3.17:1
Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX on near black
5.96:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX is built here as C21 M20 Y0 K30. 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 | C21 M20 Y0 K30 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 72% |
| 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 Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX?
HEX #8C8EB2, equivalent to RGB 140, 142, 178. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX?
A process build of C21 M20 Y0 K30. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and muted, with a hue of 237 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Persian Violet 17-3925 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.63:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.