PANTONE P 117-3 C
Muted Professional Blue
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 117-3 C
#86B8D0
#6CA9C6
#569DBD
#438BAD
#397693
#31657D
#275063
#1D3B49
#132630
#0A151A
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 117-3 C
#86B8D0
#91BFD4
#A0C7DA
#ABCEDE
#B6D4E2
#C4DDE8
#CFE3EC
#DAEAF1
#E5F0F5
#F4F9FB
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#85B8CF
#D09D86
Analogous
#86D0C2
#85B8CF
#8693D0
Triadic
#85B8CF
#D086B8
#B8D086
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 550 CP | #84B5CA | ΔE 1.57 | |
| PANTONE Sky Blue | #8ABAD3 | ΔE 1.74 | |
| PANTONE 14-4318 TPG | #84BCD4 | ΔE 1.96 | |
| PANTONE P 117-3 U | #86B4CA | ΔE 1.99 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #85B8CF;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #85B8CF;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #85B8CF 0%, #438BAD 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
#ACB4D0 (Red Blind)
#ACB4D0 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#A0ABCF (Green Blind)
#A0ABCF (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#74BFBF (Blue Blind)
#74BFBF (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 117-3 C is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #85B8CF, 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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