PANTONE 2381 U
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2381 U
#468FD8
#2D7FD2
#2873BD
#2363A4
#1E578F
#194776
#14385D
#0F2B48
#0A1C2E
#050F19
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2381 U
#468FD8
#5799DB
#6CA6E0
#7DB0E3
#92BDE8
#A2C7EB
#B3D1EF
#C8DEF3
#D9E8F7
#EEF5FB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#488FD8
#D88F46
Analogous
#46D8D8
#488FD8
#4646D8
Triadic
#488FD8
#D8468F
#8FD846
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 74-1-2 C | #4F94DE | ΔE 2.01 | |
| PANTONE 2129 U | #5390DB | ΔE 2.60 | |
| PANTONE 76-1-3 U | #3C90DC | ΔE 2.62 | |
| PANTONE 74-1-2 U | #5693DE | ΔE 3.02 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #488FD8;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #488FD8;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #488FD8 0%, #2363A4 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#758EDC (Red Blind)
#758EDC (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#647FD7 (Green Blind)
#647FD7 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#299FA5 (Blue Blind)
#299FA5 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2381 U is a moderately saturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #488FD8, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 210°.
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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