PANTONE 87-1-6 CP
Vibrant Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 87-1-6 CP
#0071B8
#0065A3
#005B94
#004F80
#004570
#00395C
#002C47
#002338
#001624
#000D14
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 87-1-6 CP
#0071B8
#0084D6
#009AFA
#1AA7FF
#3DB5FF
#5CC0FF
#7ACCFF
#9EDAFF
#BDE6FF
#E0F3FF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#0072B7
#B84600
Analogous
#00B8A2
#0072B7
#0015B8
Triadic
#0072B7
#B80071
#71B800
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 88-1-6 CP | #0073BA | ΔE 1.19 | |
| PANTONE French Blue | #0072B5 | ΔE 1.20 | |
| PANTONE 2174 CP | #0075BA | ΔE 1.26 | |
| PANTONE 86-1-6 CP | #006FB4 | ΔE 1.27 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #0072B7;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #0072B7;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0072B7 0%, #004F80 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
#536CBB (Red Blind)
#536CBB (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#3855B6 (Green Blind)
#3855B6 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#008586 (Blue Blind)
#008586 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 87-1-6 CP is a highly saturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #0072B7, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 203°.
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.
Find your next shade.
Convert any HEX, RGB, or Pantone color instantly.