PANTONE P 116-9 U
Muted Light Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 116-9 U
#A8CFE1
#89BED7
#6FB0CE
#509FC3
#3C8AAF
#337594
#285D76
#1E4557
#142D39
#0A181E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 116-9 U
#A8CFE1
#AFD3E4
#BBD9E8
#C2DEEA
#CAE2ED
#D5E8F1
#DDECF3
#E4F0F6
#ECF5F8
#F7FBFC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#A8CFE1
#E1BAA8
Analogous
#A8E1D7
#A8CFE1
#A8B2E1
Triadic
#A8CFE1
#E1A8CF
#CFE1A8
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 14-4311 TPG | #A7CFDF | ΔE 1.11 | |
| PANTONE 14-4317 TPX | #A6CCE0 | ΔE 1.48 | |
| PANTONE 84-2-1 C | #A3CDE2 | ΔE 2.03 | |
| PANTONE 552 U | #AACFDD | ΔE 2.18 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #A8CFE1;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #A8CFE1;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8CFE1 0%, #509FC3 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
#C5CCE2 (Red Blind)
#C5CCE2 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#BDC5E1 (Green Blind)
#BDC5E1 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#9BD5D4 (Blue Blind)
#9BD5D4 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 116-9 U is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #A8CFE1, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 199°.
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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