PANTONE 2396 XGC
Vibrant Professional Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 2396 XGC
#009CB8
#008BA3
#007E94
#006C80
#005F70
#004E5C
#003D47
#003038
#001E24
#001114
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 2396 XGC
#009CB8
#00B6D6
#00D4FA
#1ADDFF
#3DE2FF
#5CE7FF
#7AEBFF
#9EF0FF
#BDF5FF
#E0FAFF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#009DB7
#B81C00
Analogous
#00B877
#009DB7
#0040B8
Triadic
#009DB7
#B8009C
#9CB800
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2229 C | #009CB6 | ΔE 0.39 | |
| PANTONE 99-1-4 C | #009BB3 | ΔE 1.34 | |
| PANTONE 2228 XGC | #00A0BC | ΔE 1.57 | |
| PANTONE 2228 UP | #009AB2 | ΔE 1.58 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #009DB7;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #009DB7;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009DB7 0%, #006C80 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
#808EB9 (Red Blind)
#808EB9 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#5D72B8 (Green Blind)
#5D72B8 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#00ADA4 (Blue Blind)
#00ADA4 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 2396 XGC is a highly saturated cyan with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #009DB7, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 189°.
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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