PANTONE 78-1-1 U
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 78-1-1 U
#3F8ECA
#3481BC
#2E73A8
#276390
#22557C
#1D4768
#173A54
#122C40
#0B1B28
#050E14
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 78-1-1 U
#3F8ECA
#539AD0
#67A5D5
#77AFDA
#8BBBDF
#9FC6E5
#B3D2EA
#C7DEF0
#D7E7F4
#EBF3FA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#3D8CCA
#CA7B3F
Analogous
#3FCAC1
#3D8CCA
#3F48CA
Triadic
#3D8CCA
#CA3F8E
#8ECA3F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2143 U | #458ECC | ΔE 1.40 | |
| PANTONE 70-2-3 C | #448BC8 | ΔE 1.56 | |
| PANTONE 17-4041 TPX | #4491CF | ΔE 1.94 | |
| PANTONE 17-4041 TPG | #418ACB | ΔE 2.39 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #3D8CCA;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #3D8CCA;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D8CCA 0%, #276390 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#7389CE (Red Blind)
#7389CE (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6179C9 (Green Blind)
#6179C9 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#1E9B9E (Blue Blind)
#1E9B9E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 78-1-1 U is a moderately saturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #3D8CCA, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 206°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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