PANTONE Mallard Blue
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Mallard Blue
#3A5C6E
#355464
#2E4857
#28404D
#233843
#1E2F39
#17242B
#121C21
#0C1417
#05080A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Mallard Blue
#3A5C6E
#466F86
#51809A
#6292AC
#79A2B9
#91B3C5
#A5C1CF
#BCD1DC
#D4E1E8
#E8EFF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#3A5C6E
#6E4C3A
Analogous
#3A6E66
#3A5C6E
#3A426E
Triadic
#3A5C6E
#6E3A5C
#5C6E3A
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 19-4227 TPX | #385C6C | ΔE 1.44 | |
| PANTONE 548 U | #385E71 | ΔE 1.45 | |
| PANTONE 4160 U | #406071 | ΔE 1.95 | |
| PANTONE 19-4227 TCX | #385B6A | ΔE 1.96 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #3A5C6E;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #3A5C6E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3A5C6E 0%, #28404D 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#535A6F (Red Blind)
#535A6F (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#4B536E (Green Blind)
#4B536E (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#2E6161 (Blue Blind)
#2E6161 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Mallard Blue is a desaturated blue with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #3A5C6E, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 201°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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