PANTONE Little Boy Blue
Rich Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Little Boy Blue
#6DA1D5
#5591CE
#397FC6
#3270AE
#2C6196
#25527E
#1D4063
#16304B
#0F2133
#070F18
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Little Boy Blue
#6DA1D5
#7DABD9
#88B2DD
#98BDE1
#A8C7E6
#B8D1EA
#C4D9EE
#D4E3F2
#E3EDF7
#EFF5FA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#6EA2D5
#D5A16D
Analogous
#6DD5D5
#6EA2D5
#6D6DD5
Triadic
#6EA2D5
#D56DA1
#A1D56D
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 659 XGC | #70A2D5 | ΔE 0.56 | |
| PANTONE 15-3930 TPX | #73A4D9 | ΔE 1.69 | |
| PANTONE 659 CP | #6CA0D0 | ΔE 1.80 | |
| PANTONE 16-4020 TPX | #6EA0CE | ΔE 2.81 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #6EA2D5;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #6EA2D5;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6EA2D5 0%, #3270AE 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
#90A1D8 (Red Blind)
#90A1D8 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8396D4 (Green Blind)
#8396D4 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#58AEB1 (Blue Blind)
#58AEB1 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Little Boy Blue is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #6EA2D5, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 210°.
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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