PANTONE 3526 C
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 3526 C
#7B949D
#6C8893
#5F7881
#556A72
#485A61
#3D4C52
#303C41
#252E32
#181E20
#0B0E0F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 3526 C
#7B949D
#8AA0A8
#95AAB1
#A4B5BC
#B0BFC4
#BECBCF
#CAD4D8
#D9E0E3
#E5EAEB
#F3F6F6
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#7A939C
#9D847B
Analogous
#7B9D95
#7A939C
#7B839D
Triadic
#7A939C
#9D7B94
#949D7B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2163 CP | #7D949E | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE PQ-3526C | #788F98 | ΔE 1.56 | |
| PANTONE PQ-8220C | #758F9A | ΔE 1.96 | |
| PANTONE 3526 CP | #758D96 | ΔE 2.26 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #7A939C;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #7A939C;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A939C 0%, #556A72 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
#8D919D (Red Blind)
#8D919D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#888C9C (Green Blind)
#888C9C (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#729696 (Blue Blind)
#729696 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 3526 C is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #7A939C, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 196°.
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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