PANTONE 56-2-2 U
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 56-2-2 U
#5D5D79
#54546D
#4B4B62
#404054
#373748
#2F2F3D
#262631
#1D1D25
#121217
#09090C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 56-2-2 U
#5D5D79
#6A6A8A
#7A7A99
#8989A4
#9A9AB1
#ABABBF
#BDBDCC
#CECED9
#DCDCE4
#EEEEF2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#5C5C78
#79795D
Analogous
#5D6B79
#5C5C78
#6B5D79
Triadic
#5C5C78
#795D5D
#5D795D
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 56-2-1 U | #605E7C | ΔE 1.71 | |
| PANTONE 4125 C | #5F5E77 | ΔE 2.05 | |
| PANTONE Heron | #62617E | ΔE 2.25 | |
| PANTONE 5275 XGC | #5E617F | ΔE 2.45 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #5C5C78;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #5C5C78;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5C5C78 0%, #404054 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
#565F79 (Red Blind)
#565F79 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#565D77 (Green Blind)
#565D77 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#576065 (Blue Blind)
#576065 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 56-2-2 U is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #5C5C78, 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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