PANTONE 85-1-6 U
Vibrant Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 85-1-6 U
#006EC2
#0062AD
#005799
#004E8A
#004275
#003761
#002B4D
#002038
#001729
#000C14
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 85-1-6 U
#006EC2
#007FE0
#0091FF
#24A0FF
#42ADFF
#61BAFF
#80C8FF
#9ED5FF
#C2E4FF
#E0F2FF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#006FC2
#C25400
Analogous
#00C2B5
#006FC2
#000DC2
Triadic
#006FC2
#C2006E
#6EC200
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 84-1-6 U | #006EC0 | ΔE 0.65 | |
| PANTONE 2175 XGC | #006DC0 | ΔE 0.86 | |
| PANTONE 86-1-6 U | #0071C2 | ΔE 1.61 | |
| PANTONE 2386 XGC | #006BBD | ΔE 1.68 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #006FC2;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #006FC2;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006FC2 0%, #004E8A 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
#4D6BC7 (Red Blind)
#4D6BC7 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#3354C1 (Green Blind)
#3354C1 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#008488 (Blue Blind)
#008488 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 85-1-6 U is a highly saturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #006FC2, 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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