PANTONE 2156 CP
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2156 CP
#87A9C0
#739BB5
#5B8AA9
#4F7A96
#43677F
#38576B
#2E4657
#21333F
#17232B
#0B1014
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2156 CP
#87A9C0
#94B2C7
#9EBACC
#ABC3D3
#B6CAD8
#C3D4DF
#D0DEE6
#DAE5EC
#E8EEF3
#F2F5F8
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#85A8BF
#C09E87
Analogous
#87C0BA
#85A8BF
#878CC0
Triadic
#85A8BF
#C087A9
#A9C087
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 114-10 C | #83A8BF | ΔE 0.67 | |
| PANTONE 4149 CP | #84A8C1 | ΔE 1.12 | |
| PANTONE 82-1-2 CP | #82A8C1 | ΔE 1.44 | |
| PANTONE P 110-11 U | #86A7C1 | ΔE 1.80 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #85A8BF;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #85A8BF;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #85A8BF 0%, #4F7A96 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#9EA6C0 (Red Blind)
#9EA6C0 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#969FBF (Green Blind)
#969FBF (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#78AEAF (Blue Blind)
#78AEAF (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2156 CP is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #85A8BF, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 204°.
This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.
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