PANTONE P 115-12 C
Rich Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 115-12 C
#88CBE7
#6ABEE2
#4CB1DC
#2AA2D5
#248BB7
#1E7499
#185E7B
#13475E
#0C2D3C
#06171E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 115-12 C
#88CBE7
#95D0EA
#A1D6EC
#AADAEE
#B7DFF1
#C3E5F3
#D0EAF6
#DDF0F8
#E5F4FA
#F2F9FC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#87CAE7
#E7A488
Analogous
#88E7D4
#87CAE7
#889BE7
Triadic
#87CAE7
#E788CB
#CBE788
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 115-12 U | #84C7E4 | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE 297 UP | #85CBE5 | ΔE 1.88 | |
| PANTONE Tropical Breeze | #88CDE7 | ΔE 1.98 | |
| PANTONE 89-1-2 U | #8ACAE3 | ΔE 2.22 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #87CAE7;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #87CAE7;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CAE7 0%, #2AA2D5 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
#BAC5E9 (Red Blind)
#BAC5E9 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#ABB9E7 (Green Blind)
#ABB9E7 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#71D4D2 (Blue Blind)
#71D4D2 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 115-12 C is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #87CAE7, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 198°.
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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