PANTONE 51-5-1 CP
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 51-5-1 CP
#392B78
#34276D
#2F2361
#271E52
#221A47
#1D163C
#171231
#120E25
#0B0816
#05040B
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 51-5-1 CP
#392B78
#463592
#523EAC
#604BBE
#7765C8
#8E80D1
#A69ADB
#BDB4E4
#D1CBEC
#E8E5F6
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#3A2C79
#6A782B
Analogous
#2B4478
#3A2C79
#602B78
Triadic
#3A2C79
#78392B
#2B7839
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 3535 CP | #3E2F79 | ΔE 2.40 | |
| PANTONE 57-1-6 CP | #3C3280 | ΔE 2.70 | |
| PANTONE 54-1-7 CP | #312C78 | ΔE 2.86 | |
| PANTONE 50-1-7 CP | #463181 | ΔE 3.79 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #3A2C79;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #3A2C79;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3A2C79 0%, #271E52 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
#1E357D (Red Blind)
#1E357D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#203476 (Green Blind)
#203476 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#303643 (Blue Blind)
#303643 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 51-5-1 CP is a moderately saturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #3A2C79, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 251°.
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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