Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX
PANTONE 18-3963 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX is HEX #3D3C7C, RGB 61, 60, 124, and about CMYK 51, 52, 0, 51. It is a dark, muted cool blue color. The best text color on it is white at 9.83:1.
| Family | Blue |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Muted |
| Associations | trust, stability and focus |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #3D3C7C | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 3D3C7C | |
| RGB | 61, 60, 124 | |
| RGB percent | 23.9%, 23.5%, 48.6% | |
| CMYK | 51, 52, 0, 51 | |
| HSL | 241, 35%, 36% | |
| HSV | 241, 52%, 49% | |
| LAB | 28.6, 19.2, -36.4 | |
| LCH | 28.6, 41.1, 297.8 | |
| Decimal | 4013180 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-spectrum-blue-18-3963-tcx: #3D3C7C; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #3D3C7C; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-spectrum-blue-18-3963-tcx': '#3D3C7C' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.239, green: 0.235, blue: 0.486) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_spectrum_blue_18_3963_tcx">#3D3C7C</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF3D3C7C) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"spectrum-blue-18-3963-tcx","name":"Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX","hex":"#3D3C7C"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 9.83:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3D3C7C on white | 9.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D3C7C on black | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #3D3C7C | 9.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #3D3C7C | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX
9.83:1
Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX on white
9.83:1
Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX on near black
1.92:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX is built here as C51 M52 Y0 K51. 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 | C51 M52 Y0 K51 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 154% |
| 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 Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX?
HEX #3D3C7C, equivalent to RGB 61, 60, 124. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX?
A process build of C51 M52 Y0 K51. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, dark and muted, with a hue of 241 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Spectrum Blue 18-3963 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.83:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.