PANTONE 659 U
Rich Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 659 U
#8CB9E8
#6EA6E2
#4C92DC
#2E7FD6
#256EBB
#1F5C9E
#18487B
#13375E
#0D2540
#06111E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 659 U
#8CB9E8
#99C0EB
#A1C6EC
#AECDEF
#BBD5F2
#C8DDF4
#D0E2F6
#DDEAF8
#EAF2FB
#F2F7FC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8AB7E8
#E8BC8C
Analogous
#8CE7E8
#8AB7E8
#8E8CE8
Triadic
#8AB7E8
#E88CB9
#B9E88C
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 278 C | #8BB8E8 | ΔE 0.65 | |
| PANTONE 2128 U | #88B4E7 | ΔE 1.55 | |
| PANTONE 15-3922 TPG | #8DB5E2 | ΔE 2.56 | |
| PANTONE 7451 U | #87B4EA | ΔE 2.91 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8AB7E8;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8AB7E8;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8AB7E8 0%, #2E7FD6 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
#A6B7EB (Red Blind)
#A6B7EB (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#9BADE7 (Green Blind)
#9BADE7 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#76C2C6 (Blue Blind)
#76C2C6 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 659 U is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #8AB7E8, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 211°.
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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