PANTONE PQ-8281C
Neutral Professional Cyan
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE PQ-8281C
#6F9592
#648784
#597876
#4E6A67
#435B59
#384C4B
#2B3B39
#212C2B
#161D1D
#0B0F0E
Tints — Lightening PANTONE PQ-8281C
#6F9592
#7EA09D
#8DAAA8
#9BB5B3
#AAC0BE
#B9CBC9
#C4D4D2
#D3DEDE
#E2E9E9
#F0F4F4
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#709592
#956F72
Analogous
#6F957F
#709592
#6F8595
Triadic
#709592
#926F95
#95926F
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 16-4712 TCX | #6D9291 | ΔE 1.56 | |
| PANTONE 101-1-3 U | #6D9292 | ΔE 1.99 | |
| PANTONE 16-4712 TPX | #6A9392 | ΔE 2.01 | |
| PANTONE 8281 C | #689392 | ΔE 2.56 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #709592;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #709592;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #709592 0%, #4E6A67 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
#909092 (Red Blind)
#909092 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#888A93 (Green Blind)
#888A93 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#679794 (Blue Blind)
#679794 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE PQ-8281C is a desaturated cyan with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #709592, placing it in the cyan region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 175°.
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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