PANTONE Orion Blue
Neutral Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Orion Blue
#3E4E5B
#384752
#323F49
#2B3740
#252F37
#1F272E
#191F24
#13181B
#0C1012
#060809
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Orion Blue
#3E4E5B
#4C6170
#5B7386
#6A859A
#8097A8
#95A8B7
#AAB9C5
#BFCBD4
#D5DCE2
#EAEEF1
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#3E4F5C
#5B4B3E
Analogous
#3E5B59
#3E4F5C
#3E405B
Triadic
#3E4F5C
#5B3E4E
#4E5B3E
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 19-4110 TPG | #414E5A | ΔE 1.65 | |
| PANTONE 84-3-7 U | #3F4D58 | ΔE 1.79 | |
| PANTONE 19-4229 TCX | #3D515C | ΔE 1.81 | |
| PANTONE 72-3-5 CP | #3B4B5A | ΔE 2.09 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #3E4F5C;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #3E4F5C;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3E4F5C 0%, #2B3740 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
#4A4E5D (Red Blind)
#4A4E5D (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#464B5C (Green Blind)
#464B5C (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#375253 (Blue Blind)
#375253 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Orion Blue is a desaturated blue with dark tonality. Its HEX value is #3E4F5C, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 206°.
This darker shade conveys depth and authority, making it ideal for premium branding, typographic elements, and high-contrast design compositions.
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