PANTONE 72-1-2 U
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 72-1-2 U
#8DA5C3
#7692B7
#6282AC
#51709A
#466286
#3A516E
#2E4057
#233143
#17202B
#0C1117
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 72-1-2 U
#8DA5C3
#97ADC8
#A5B7CF
#AFBFD5
#BCCADC
#C6D2E1
#D0DAE6
#DEE4ED
#E8ECF3
#F5F7FA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#8EA5C3
#C3AC8D
Analogous
#8DC0C3
#8EA5C3
#918DC3
Triadic
#8EA5C3
#C38DA5
#A5C38D
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 6108 C | #8FA4C0 | ΔE 1.30 | |
| PANTONE 535 CP | #89A0BE | ΔE 1.88 | |
| PANTONE 16-3921 TCX | #92A7C8 | ΔE 1.99 | |
| PANTONE 16-3922 TPG | #94A9C9 | ΔE 2.09 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #8EA5C3;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #8EA5C3;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8EA5C3 0%, #51709A 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
#9BA5C5 (Red Blind)
#9BA5C5 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#96A0C2 (Green Blind)
#96A0C2 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#83ABAE (Blue Blind)
#83ABAE (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 72-1-2 U is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #8EA5C3, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 214°.
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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