PANTONE 4142 U
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 4142 U
#5B6886
#535E79
#48526A
#40495E
#363D4F
#2D3443
#252A37
#1B1F27
#13151B
#08090C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 4142 U
#5B6886
#677698
#7684A2
#8994AE
#98A2B9
#AAB2C5
#BCC3D2
#CBD0DC
#DEE1E8
#EDEFF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#5B6887
#86795B
Analogous
#5B7D86
#5B6887
#635B86
Triadic
#5B6887
#865B68
#68865B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2140 UP | #5C6886 | ΔE 0.69 | |
| PANTONE 2111 U | #5D6A8A | ΔE 0.99 | |
| PANTONE 64-3-4 CP | #576586 | ΔE 1.79 | |
| PANTONE 18-3927 TCX | #5C6C8D | ΔE 2.08 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #5B6887;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #5B6887;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B6887 0%, #40495E 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
#606A89 (Red Blind)
#606A89 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#5C6686 (Green Blind)
#5C6686 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#526E71 (Blue Blind)
#526E71 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 4142 U is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #5B6887, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 222°.
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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