PANTONE 309 UP
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 309 UP
#3E5B65
#38535C
#324A52
#2B3F46
#25363C
#1F2E33
#192529
#131D20
#0C1113
#060909
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 309 UP
#3E5B65
#4C6F7B
#598391
#6793A2
#7DA3B0
#93B3BD
#AAC2CB
#C0D2D8
#D3E0E4
#E9EFF1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#3E5B65
#65483E
Analogous
#3E655B
#3E5B65
#3E4865
Triadic
#3E5B65
#653E5B
#5B653E
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 19-4316 TPG | #405A65 | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE 3035 UP | #3F5B67 | ΔE 1.30 | |
| PANTONE 316 UP | #3D5E69 | ΔE 1.75 | |
| PANTONE 19-4316 TPX | #385762 | ΔE 1.99 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #3E5B65;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #3E5B65;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3E5B65 0%, #2B3F46 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#555966 (Red Blind)
#555966 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#4E5365 (Green Blind)
#4E5365 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#355F5E (Blue Blind)
#355F5E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 309 UP is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #3E5B65, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 195°.
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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