PANTONE 651 UP
Muted Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 651 UP
#A8C2DC
#8BADD0
#729CC5
#5587B9
#4475A7
#38618A
#2C4C6D
#223B53
#162636
#0C141D
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 651 UP
#A8C2DC
#AFC7DE
#BACFE3
#C1D4E6
#CCDBEA
#D4E0ED
#DBE6F0
#E6EDF5
#EDF2F8
#F8FAFC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A7C1DB
#DCC2A8
Analogous
#A8DCDC
#A7C1DB
#A8A8DC
Triadic
#A7C1DB
#DCA8C2
#C2DCA8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 651 U | #AAC4DE | ΔE 1.09 | |
| PANTONE 70-3-1 U | #A2BFD8 | ΔE 1.49 | |
| PANTONE 2708 UP | #ACC3DE | ΔE 1.50 | |
| PANTONE 14-4112 TPX | #A7C1D8 | ΔE 1.58 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A7C1DB;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A7C1DB;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A7C1DB 0%, #5587B9 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
#B8C1DC (Red Blind)
#B8C1DC (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#B2BBDA (Green Blind)
#B2BBDA (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#9CC7C9 (Blue Blind)
#9CC7C9 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 651 UP is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #A7C1DB, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 210°.
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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