PANTONE 538 C
Muted Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 538 C
#C4CED9
#ABBAC9
#92A5B9
#7991A9
#617C98
#526880
#405164
#303D4B
#202932
#101419
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 538 C
#C4CED9
#CAD3DD
#D0D8E1
#D7DEE5
#DDE3E9
#E3E8ED
#E6EAEF
#ECF0F3
#F3F5F7
#F9FAFB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C5CFDA
#D9CFC4
Analogous
#C4D9D9
#C5CFDA
#C4C4D9
Triadic
#C5CFDA
#D9C4CE
#CED9C4
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Skywriting | #C5D1DD | ΔE 1.07 | |
| PANTONE 13-4111 TPG | #C3CDD6 | ΔE 1.28 | |
| PANTONE 13-4302 TPG | #C7D3DF | ΔE 1.58 | |
| PANTONE Ballad Blue | #C0CEDA | ΔE 1.69 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C5CFDA;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C5CFDA;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5CFDA 0%, #7991A9 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#CBCFDB (Red Blind)
#CBCFDB (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C9CDDA (Green Blind)
#C9CDDA (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#C0D1D2 (Blue Blind)
#C0D1D2 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 538 C is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #C5CFDA, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 211°.
This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.
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