PANTONE 78-1-3 U
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 78-1-3 U
#287AB8
#256FA7
#206192
#1C5682
#18486D
#143D5C
#11324B
#0C2436
#081926
#040B11
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 78-1-3 U
#287AB8
#2E8AD1
#4396D6
#5CA4DB
#71B0E0
#8ABEE5
#A3CCEB
#B8D7EF
#D1E5F5
#E6F1F9
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#2879B8
#B86728
Analogous
#28B8AE
#2879B8
#2832B8
Triadic
#2879B8
#B8287A
#7AB828
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2144 U | #2D7BBC | ΔE 1.48 | |
| PANTONE 74-1-3 CP | #347BB7 | ΔE 2.30 | |
| PANTONE 18-4043 TCX | #2474B0 | ΔE 2.49 | |
| PANTONE 18-4143 TPG | #1479BC | ΔE 2.78 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #2879B8;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #2879B8;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2879B8 0%, #1C5682 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#6076BC (Red Blind)
#6076BC (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#4D65B7 (Green Blind)
#4D65B7 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#08898C (Blue Blind)
#08898C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 78-1-3 U is a moderately saturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #2879B8, 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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