PANTONE 87-1-1 U
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 87-1-1 U
#75CDF0
#54C2ED
#34B6EA
#18A9E2
#1491C2
#1179A2
#0E6081
#0A4861
#073041
#031820
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 87-1-1 U
#75CDF0
#82D2F2
#90D7F3
#9EDCF5
#ACE1F6
#BAE6F8
#C8EBF9
#D5F0FB
#E3F5FC
#F1FAFE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#73CCF0
#F09875
Analogous
#75F0D6
#73CCF0
#758FF0
Triadic
#73CCF0
#F075CD
#CDF075
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 297 U | #69CAED | ΔE 2.22 | |
| PANTONE 297 C | #71C5E8 | ΔE 2.65 | |
| PANTONE P 115-5 U | #68C7EE | ΔE 2.77 | |
| PANTONE 2905 U | #7AC8ED | ΔE 3.03 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #73CCF0;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #73CCF0;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73CCF0 0%, #18A9E2 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
#B7C5F2 (Red Blind)
#B7C5F2 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A3B5F0 (Green Blind)
#A3B5F0 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#56D8D7 (Blue Blind)
#56D8D7 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 87-1-1 U is a highly saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #73CCF0, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 197°.
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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