PANTONE 2176 UP
Neutral Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2176 UP
#B4C5CB
#9FB5BC
#87A2AB
#72929D
#5E7D87
#4F6A72
#3F535A
#304045
#1F2A2D
#0F1315
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2176 UP
#B4C5CB
#BDCCD1
#C3D1D5
#CCD8DB
#D2DCE0
#DBE3E6
#E1E8EA
#EAEFF0
#F0F3F5
#F9FAFB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B2C4CA
#CBBAB4
Analogous
#B4CBC5
#B2C4CA
#B4BACB
Triadic
#B2C4CA
#CBB4C5
#C5CBB4
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 4155 U | #B0C5CA | ΔE 1.19 | |
| PANTONE 2176 U | #B0C4CD | ΔE 1.75 | |
| PANTONE 93-2-1 C | #AEC5CA | ΔE 1.85 | |
| PANTONE 7542 U | #AEC5CD | ΔE 2.10 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B2C4CA;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B2C4CA;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2C4CA 0%, #72929D 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
#C0C3CA (Red Blind)
#C0C3CA (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BCBFCA (Green Blind)
#BCBFCA (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#ACC6C6 (Blue Blind)
#ACC6C6 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2176 UP is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #B2C4CA, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 195°.
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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