PANTONE P 120-3 U
Muted Professional Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 120-3 U
#73A3B0
#5F96A5
#548896
#497683
#3E646F
#35565F
#2A444B
#1F3237
#142124
#0B1214
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 120-3 U
#73A3B0
#80ABB7
#90B6C1
#9DBFC8
#AAC7CF
#BAD2D8
#C8DBE0
#D5E3E7
#E2ECEE
#F2F6F8
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#72A3B0
#B08073
Analogous
#73B09F
#72A3B0
#7384B0
Triadic
#72A3B0
#B073A3
#A3B073
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Stillwater | #70A4B0 | ΔE 1.13 | |
| PANTONE 16-4414 TPG | #72A0AB | ΔE 1.72 | |
| PANTONE Reef Waters | #6F9FA9 | ΔE 2.24 | |
| PANTONE 2177 CP | #6F9DAA | ΔE 2.28 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #72A3B0;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #72A3B0;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72A3B0 0%, #497683 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
#999FB1 (Red Blind)
#999FB1 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#8E96B0 (Green Blind)
#8E96B0 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#63A9A7 (Blue Blind)
#63A9A7 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 120-3 U is a desaturated cyan with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #72A3B0, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 193°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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