PANTONE Cloud Blue

Neutral Professional Cyan

Technical Values

HEX#A2B6B9

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RGB162, 182, 185

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CMYK12, 2, 0, 27

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HSL188°, 14%, 68%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE Cloud Blue

#A2B6B9

#8EA6A9

#79969A

#69878C

#5A7377

#4B6063

#3B4C4E

#2C383A

#1F2729

#0F1414

Tints — Lightening PANTONE Cloud Blue

#A2B6B9

#ABBDBF

#B3C4C6

#BFCDCF

#C8D4D5

#D0DADC

#D9E1E2

#E2E8E9

#EEF1F2

#F6F8F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A2B6B9

#B9A5A2

Analogous

#A2B9B0

#A2B6B9

#A2AAB9

Triadic

#A2B6B9

#B9A2B6

#B6B9A2

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-4306 TCX	#A1B7B8	ΔE 1.28
PANTONE 14-4506 TCX	#9EB6B8	ΔE 1.57
PANTONE 14-4506 TPG	#9FB8BC	ΔE 1.93
PANTONE 82-3-1 CP	#A0B1B5	ΔE 1.99

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #A2B6B9;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #A2B6B9;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2B6B9 0%, #69878C 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
#B2B4B9 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#AEB1B9 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#9CB8B7 (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE Cloud Blue is a desaturated cyan with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #A2B6B9, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 188°.

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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