Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX
PANTONE 15-5218 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX is HEX #67BCB3, RGB 103, 188, 179, and about CMYK 45, 0, 5, 26. It is a medium, moderate cool teal color. The best text color on it is black at 9.42:1.
| Family | Teal |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | balance, refreshment and clarity |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #67BCB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 67BCB3 | |
| RGB | 103, 188, 179 | |
| RGB percent | 40.4%, 73.7%, 70.2% | |
| CMYK | 45, 0, 5, 26 | |
| HSL | 174, 39%, 57% | |
| HSV | 174, 45%, 74% | |
| LAB | 70.9, -28.0, -3.5 | |
| LCH | 70.9, 28.2, 187.1 | |
| Decimal | 6798515 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-pool-blue-15-5218-tcx: #67BCB3; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #67BCB3; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-pool-blue-15-5218-tcx': '#67BCB3' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.404, green: 0.737, blue: 0.702) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_pool_blue_15_5218_tcx">#67BCB3</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF67BCB3) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"pool-blue-15-5218-tcx","name":"Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX","hex":"#67BCB3"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.42:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #67BCB3 on white | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #67BCB3 on black | 9.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #67BCB3 | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #67BCB3 | 9.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX
9.42:1
Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX on white
2.23:1
Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX on near black
8.47:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX is built here as C45 M0 Y5 K26. 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 | C45 M0 Y5 K26 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 76% |
| 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
More teal colors
Questions about Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX?
HEX #67BCB3, equivalent to RGB 103, 188, 179. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX?
A process build of C45 M0 Y5 K26. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 174 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Pool Blue 15-5218 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.42:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.