PANTONE 942 C
Rich Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 942 C
#BBB0E8
#9F91DE
#8472D5
#6852CB
#5138BC
#432F9D
#36267E
#281C5E
#1B133F
#0D091F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 942 C
#BBB0E8
#C1B8EA
#C8C0EC
#CFC8EF
#D6D0F1
#DDD8F3
#E4E0F6
#EAE7F8
#F1EFFA
#F8F7FD
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#B9AFE7
#DDE8B0
Analogous
#B0C2E8
#B9AFE7
#D6B0E8
Triadic
#B9AFE7
#E8BBB0
#B0E8BB
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 942 U | #BDB5EB | ΔE 2.41 | |
| PANTONE PQ-942C | #C0AEE7 | ΔE 2.92 | |
| PANTONE 55-1-1 U | #BAB6E9 | ΔE 3.95 | |
| PANTONE 2645 U | #B1A6E4 | ΔE 4.59 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #B9AFE7;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #B9AFE7;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B9AFE7 0%, #6852CB 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
#A5B6EA (Red Blind)
#A5B6EA (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A6B4E5 (Green Blind)
#A6B4E5 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#B2B6C0 (Blue Blind)
#B2B6C0 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 942 C is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #B9AFE7, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 251°.
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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