PANTONE Ocean Current
Rich Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Ocean Current
#A0D4E9
#7FC5E1
#62B8DA
#41A9D2
#2D95BE
#267EA1
#1E6480
#164A5F
#0F313E
#081A21
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Ocean Current
#A0D4E9
#A8D8EB
#B5DDEE
#BDE1EF
#C5E5F1
#D2EAF4
#DAEEF6
#E2F2F8
#EAF6FA
#F7FBFD
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A0D4E9
#E9B5A0
Analogous
#A0E9D9
#A0D4E9
#A0B0E9
Triadic
#A0D4E9
#E9A0D4
#D4E9A0
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 115-11 U | #A2D3E9 | ΔE 1.10 | |
| PANTONE 290 UP | #A0D3EB | ΔE 1.64 | |
| PANTONE Atomizer | #9AD4EA | ΔE 1.91 | |
| PANTONE 9442 U | #9BD2E4 | ΔE 2.09 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A0D4E9;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A0D4E9;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A0D4E9 0%, #41A9D2 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
#C8D0EA (Red Blind)
#C8D0EA (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BCC6E9 (Green Blind)
#BCC6E9 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#8FDBDA (Blue Blind)
#8FDBDA (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Ocean Current is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #A0D4E9, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 197°.
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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