PANTONE 3597 U
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 3597 U
#4D5B7A
#45526E
#3D4861
#353F55
#2D3648
#272F3F
#1F2532
#181C26
#101319
#08090D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 3597 U
#4D5B7A
#58698D
#65789F
#7888AB
#8B99B6
#A1ACC4
#B4BDD0
#C7CDDC
#D9DEE7
#ECEEF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#4D5C7C
#7A6C4D
Analogous
#4D727A
#4D5C7C
#554D7A
Triadic
#4D5C7C
#7A4D5B
#5B7A4D
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Bijou Blue | #4E5E7F | ΔE 1.00 | |
| PANTONE Coastal Fjord | #505D7E | ΔE 1.10 | |
| PANTONE 281 UP | #4C5C7E | ΔE 1.23 | |
| PANTONE 18-3917 TCX | #4A5C7B | ΔE 1.26 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #4D5C7C;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #4D5C7C;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4D5C7C 0%, #353F55 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#535D7E (Red Blind)
#535D7E (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#4F597B (Green Blind)
#4F597B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#436266 (Blue Blind)
#436266 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 3597 U is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #4D5C7C, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 221°.
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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