PANTONE 75-1-2 U
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 75-1-2 U
#78B0E8
#599EE3
#3B8CDE
#237AD1
#1E69B3
#1A5999
#15477A
#10365C
#0A243D
#05121F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 75-1-2 U
#78B0E8
#85B8EA
#92BFED
#9FC7EF
#ACCFF1
#BED9F4
#CBE0F6
#D8E8F8
#E5F0FB
#F2F7FD
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#78B0E8
#E8B078
Analogous
#78E8E8
#78B0E8
#7878E8
Triadic
#78B0E8
#E878B0
#B0E878
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 7453 U | #77ADE4 | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 76-1-2 U | #75B3EB | ΔE 1.82 | |
| PANTONE 2142 U | #79B3E7 | ΔE 2.53 | |
| PANTONE 284 C | #6CACE4 | ΔE 2.76 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #78B0E8;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #78B0E8;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78B0E8 0%, #237AD1 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
#9CAFEB (Red Blind)
#9CAFEB (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8FA3E7 (Green Blind)
#8FA3E7 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#60BDC1 (Blue Blind)
#60BDC1 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 75-1-2 U is a highly saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #78B0E8, 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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