PANTONE PQ-10283C
Muted Professional Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-10283C
#3C8A96
#367C87
#306F78
#2A616A
#24545B
#1F464D
#17363A
#11282C
#0C1B1D
#060D0F
Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-10283C
#3C8A96
#449EAB
#54ADBB
#69B7C3
#7FC2CC
#95CCD5
#A7D5DC
#BDE0E5
#D3EAEE
#E9F5F6
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#3C8995
#96483C
Analogous
#3C9675
#3C8995
#3C5D96
Triadic
#3C8995
#963C8A
#8A963C
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 8242 C | #3F8B9A | ΔE 1.97 | |
| PANTONE 2222 UP | #418692 | ΔE 2.09 | |
| PANTONE 8262 | #448894 | ΔE 2.13 | |
| PANTONE 7474 U | #328A96 | ΔE 2.26 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #3C8995;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #3C8995;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3C8995 0%, #2A616A 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#7B8196 (Red Blind)
#7B8196 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6A7496 (Green Blind)
#6A7496 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#26918C (Blue Blind)
#26918C (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE PQ-10283C is a moderately saturated cyan with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #3C8995, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 188°.
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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