PANTONE 9040 U
Pale Light Light Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 9040 U
#D7EFF4
#B3E1EA
#8FD3E0
#6BC5D6
#47B6CD
#319EB4
#277F90
#1E5F6C
#143F48
#0A2024
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 9040 U
#D7EFF4
#DBF1F5
#DFF2F6
#E3F4F7
#E7F6F8
#EBF7FA
#EFF9FB
#F3FAFC
#F7FCFD
#FBFDFE
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#D7EFF4
#F4DCD7
Analogous
#D7F4EA
#D7EFF4
#D7E1F4
Triadic
#D7EFF4
#F4D7EF
#EFF4D7
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 94-1-1 U | #D6F0F2 | ΔE 1.66 | |
| PANTONE PQ-9460C | #D5EBEE | ΔE 1.80 | |
| PANTONE 11-4606 TPG | #D9EEF0 | ΔE 1.88 | |
| PANTONE 89-1-1 U | #D8ECEF | ΔE 1.92 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #D7EFF4;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #D7EFF4;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D7EFF4 0%, #6BC5D6 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
#EAEDF4 (Red Blind)
#EAEDF4 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#E5E9F4 (Green Blind)
#E5E9F4 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#D0F2F0 (Blue Blind)
#D0F2F0 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 9040 U is a moderately saturated cyan with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #D7EFF4, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 190°.
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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