PANTONE 552 CP
Muted Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 552 CP
#BDD7E0
#A1C6D4
#85B5C7
#69A4BA
#4F93AB
#427B8F
#336070
#274854
#1A3038
#0D181C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 552 CP
#BDD7E0
#C4DBE4
#CBDFE7
#D2E4EA
#D9E8ED
#E0ECF1
#E3EEF2
#EAF2F5
#F1F7F9
#F8FBFC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#BBD6E0
#E0C6BD
Analogous
#BDE0D8
#BBD6E0
#BDC5E0
Triadic
#BBD6E0
#E0BDD7
#D7E0BD
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 117-9 C | #BDD6E0 | ΔE 0.71 | |
| PANTONE PQ-9443C | #B9D5DE | ΔE 0.77 | |
| PANTONE 91-1-1 C | #BCD6DE | ΔE 1.10 | |
| PANTONE P 117-9 U | #BAD3DD | ΔE 1.15 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #BBD6E0;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #BBD6E0;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BBD6E0 0%, #69A4BA 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
#D0D4E1 (Red Blind)
#D0D4E1 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#CACFE0 (Green Blind)
#CACFE0 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#B2DAD9 (Blue Blind)
#B2DAD9 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 552 CP is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #BBD6E0, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 196°.
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.
Find your next shade.
Convert any HEX, RGB, or Pantone color instantly.