PANTONE PQ-2706C

Pale Light Light Blue

Technical Values

HEX#CBD3EB

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RGB203, 211, 235

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CMYK14, 10, 0, 8

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HSL225°, 44%, 86%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-2706C

#CCD3EB

#ABB7DE

#8D9FD3

#6C83C6

#4F6ABA

#3D569E

#31447D

#25345F

#18223E

#0D1221

Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-2706C

#CCD3EB

#CFD7EC

#D7DDEF

#DAE0F1

#E2E6F4

#E5E9F5

#E9ECF6

#F0F3F9

#F4F6FB

#FBFCFE

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#CBD3EB

#EBE3CC

Analogous

#CCE3EB

#CBD3EB

#D3CCEB

Triadic

#CBD3EB

#EBCCD3

#D3EBCC

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 2706 C	#CBD3EA	ΔE 0.52
PANTONE P 106-2 U	#C6D2E8	ΔE 1.86
PANTONE 9381 U	#C5D2EA	ΔE 1.92
PANTONE 9382 C	#C9D2E6	ΔE 2.13

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #CBD3EB;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #CBD3EB;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CBD3EB 0%, #6C83C6 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
#CDD4EC (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#CBD2EA (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#C5D7DA (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE PQ-2706C is a moderately saturated blue with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #CBD3EB, placing it in the blue region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 225°.

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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