PANTONE 56-2-2 C
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 56-2-2 C
#53537F
#4B4B72
#424266
#3A3A59
#32324D
#2A2A41
#202031
#181825
#101019
#08080C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 56-2-2 C
#53537F
#5F5F91
#6E6EA0
#8080AC
#9393B8
#A6A6C5
#B5B5CF
#C7C7DB
#DADAE7
#ECECF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#53537E
#7F7F53
Analogous
#53697F
#53537E
#69537F
Triadic
#53537E
#7F5353
#537F53
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 275 U | #555582 | ΔE 1.42 | |
| PANTONE P 96-8 U | #575582 | ΔE 1.69 | |
| PANTONE P 102-8 U | #4C527D | ΔE 2.37 | |
| PANTONE P 99-8 U | #4E4F77 | ΔE 2.48 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #53537E;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #53537E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #53537E 0%, #3A3A59 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
#4A5780 (Red Blind)
#4A5780 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#49557D (Green Blind)
#49557D (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#4B5960 (Blue Blind)
#4B5960 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 56-2-2 C is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #53537E, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 240°.
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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