PANTONE P 121-5 U
Muted Professional Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE P 121-5 U
#56B6BD
#46ADB4
#3D979E
#36868C
#2E7176
#275F63
#1F4D51
#17383B
#102728
#071212
Tints — Lightening PANTONE P 121-5 U
#56B6BD
#68BEC4
#77C5CA
#89CDD1
#98D3D7
#ABDBDE
#BDE3E5
#CCE9EB
#DEF1F2
#EDF7F8
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#57B6BD
#BD5D56
Analogous
#56BD91
#57B6BD
#5683BD
Triadic
#57B6BD
#BD56B6
#B6BD56
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 2226 CP | #5AB9C0 | ΔE 1.09 | |
| PANTONE 15-4713 TCX | #55B3BA | ΔE 1.09 | |
| PANTONE 7709 CP | #52B4BC | ΔE 1.12 | |
| PANTONE 98-1-2 CP | #5DBCC3 | ΔE 2.17 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #57B6BD;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #57B6BD;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #57B6BD 0%, #36868C 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
#A6ACBE (Red Blind)
#A6ACBE (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#929CBE (Green Blind)
#929CBE (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#3DBEB8 (Blue Blind)
#3DBEB8 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE P 121-5 U is a moderately saturated cyan with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #57B6BD, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 184°.
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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