PANTONE 9442 U
Rich Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 9442 U
#9BD1E4
#7FC5DC
#5FB6D3
#43A9CB
#3193B4
#2A7D98
#216278
#194B5C
#10313C
#08171C
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 9442 U
#9BD1E4
#A7D7E7
#AFDBE9
#BBE0EC
#C3E4EF
#CFE9F2
#D7EDF4
#E3F2F7
#EBF6FA
#F7FBFD
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#9BD2E4
#E4AD9B
Analogous
#9BE4D1
#9BD2E4
#9BADE4
Triadic
#9BD2E4
#E49BD1
#D1E49B
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 118-3 C | #99D2E4 | ΔE 0.62 | |
| PANTONE 636 CP | #9AD5E5 | ΔE 1.83 | |
| PANTONE P 118-3 U | #95D0E0 | ΔE 1.93 | |
| PANTONE 2975 CP | #9CD5E4 | ΔE 1.94 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #9BD2E4;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #9BD2E4;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9BD2E4 0%, #43A9CB 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
#C6CDE5 (Red Blind)
#C6CDE5 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BAC3E4 (Green Blind)
#BAC3E4 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#8AD9D7 (Blue Blind)
#8AD9D7 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 9442 U is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #9BD2E4, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 195°.
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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