PANTONE 2180 UP
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2180 UP
#5B7986
#536E79
#48616A
#40565E
#36484F
#2D3D43
#253237
#1B2427
#13191B
#080B0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2180 UP
#5B7986
#678A98
#7696A2
#89A4AE
#98AFB9
#AABDC5
#BCCCD2
#CBD7DC
#DEE5E8
#EDF1F3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#5A7985
#86675B
Analogous
#5B867C
#5A7985
#5B6486
Triadic
#5A7985
#865B79
#79865B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 86-3-4 U | #597987 | ΔE 1.19 | |
| PANTONE 2180 U | #5B7C89 | ΔE 1.37 | |
| PANTONE 84-3-4 U | #617B88 | ΔE 2.20 | |
| PANTONE 6115 C | #597482 | ΔE 2.50 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #5A7985;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #5A7985;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5A7985 0%, #40565E 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#727786 (Red Blind)
#727786 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6B7185 (Green Blind)
#6B7185 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#507D7D (Blue Blind)
#507D7D (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2180 UP is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #5A7985, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 197°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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