PANTONE 297 C
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 297 C
#73C5E8
#54B8E3
#35ABDE
#229ED3
#1D87B4
#187095
#135976
#0E4258
#0A2E3D
#05171F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 297 C
#73C5E8
#80CAEA
#8DD0EC
#9FD7EF
#ACDDF1
#B9E2F4
#C6E7F6
#D3EDF8
#E5F4FB
#F2FAFD
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#71C5E8
#E89673
Analogous
#73E8D1
#71C5E8
#738AE8
Triadic
#71C5E8
#E873C5
#C5E873
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2905 U | #7AC8ED | ΔE 2.36 | |
| PANTONE 87-1-1 U | #73CCF0 | ΔE 2.65 | |
| PANTONE P 115-5 U | #68C7EE | ΔE 3.14 | |
| PANTONE 87-1-1 C | #7DCBEB | ΔE 3.14 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #71C5E8;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #71C5E8;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #71C5E8 0%, #229ED3 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
#B1BFEA (Red Blind)
#B1BFEA (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#9EAFE8 (Green Blind)
#9EAFE8 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#55D1CF (Blue Blind)
#55D1CF (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 297 C is a highly saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #71C5E8, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 198°.
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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