PANTONE 72-2-1 CP
Neutral Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 72-2-1 CP
#A9B8C6
#94A6B8
#7E95A9
#668099
#586E84
#495C6E
#3B4A59
#2D3843
#1D242B
#0E1215
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 72-2-1 CP
#A9B8C6
#B3C0CC
#BCC7D2
#C2CCD6
#CBD4DC
#D4DCE2
#DDE3E9
#E7EBEF
#EDF0F3
#F6F7F9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A9B8C6
#C6B7A9
Analogous
#A9C6C5
#A9B8C6
#A9AAC6
Triadic
#A9B8C6
#C6A9B8
#B8C6A9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 14-4211 TCX | #AABBC9 | ΔE 1.19 | |
| PANTONE Niagara Mist | #ABB9C9 | ΔE 1.21 | |
| PANTONE Celestial Blue | #A3B4C4 | ΔE 2.06 | |
| PANTONE 14-4211 TPG | #AABDCB | ΔE 2.09 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A9B8C6;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A9B8C6;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9B8C6 0%, #668099 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
#B3B8C7 (Red Blind)
#B3B8C7 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#AFB4C6 (Green Blind)
#AFB4C6 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#A3BBBC (Blue Blind)
#A3BBBC (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 72-2-1 CP is a desaturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #A9B8C6, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 209°.
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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