PANTONE 79-1-5 U
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 79-1-5 U
#566271
#4D5866
#444E5A
#3B444E
#323A43
#2C323A
#23282F
#1A1E23
#121417
#090A0C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 79-1-5 U
#566271
#637183
#718094
#8290A1
#939FAE
#A8B1BD
#B9C1CA
#CBD0D8
#DCE0E5
#EEEFF2
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#566271
#716556
Analogous
#567071
#566271
#575671
Triadic
#566271
#715662
#627156
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-3912 TCX | #535F6E | ΔE 1.24 | |
| PANTONE 163-2-7 C | #5A6473 | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE 533 UP | #576572 | ΔE 1.76 | |
| PANTONE 18-3912 TPX | #5B6776 | ΔE 2.05 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #566271;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #566271;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #566271 0%, #3B444E 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#5D6272 (Red Blind)
#5D6272 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#5A5F71 (Green Blind)
#5A5F71 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#506567 (Blue Blind)
#506567 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 79-1-5 U is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #566271, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 213°.
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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