PANTONE 56-1-7 U
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 56-1-7 U
#5E5B86
#555379
#4B486A
#42405E
#37364F
#2F2D43
#262537
#1C1B27
#13131B
#09080C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 56-1-7 U
#5E5B86
#6B6798
#7976A2
#8B89AE
#9A98B9
#ACAAC5
#BEBCD2
#CDCBDC
#DEDEE8
#EDEDF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#5F5C86
#83865B
Analogous
#5B6D86
#5F5C86
#735B86
Triadic
#5F5C86
#865E5B
#5B865E
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 99-14 U | #645E87 | ΔE 1.70 | |
| PANTONE P 102-7 U | #585B87 | ΔE 2.70 | |
| PANTONE 2105 UP | #5B5784 | ΔE 2.74 | |
| PANTONE P 102-14 U | #61628A | ΔE 2.90 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #5F5C86;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #5F5C86;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5F5C86 0%, #42405E 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
#546188 (Red Blind)
#546188 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#545F85 (Green Blind)
#545F85 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#586269 (Blue Blind)
#586269 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 56-1-7 U is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #5F5C86, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 244°.
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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