Pantone 2685 C
Deep purple
- One of 214 colors in Pantone Purple Colors.
- White text works best (15.18:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 10.5).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
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Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Tints (toward white)
Shades (toward black)
Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#330072Base colorAnalogous
#330072Base colorTriadic
#330072Base color#4F2C1DNo close Pantone (ΔE 5.5)Closest RAL and NCS colors
#1E2460ΔE 10.5 · visibly different#20214FΔE 12.0 · visibly different#8836AENCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 18.8 · visibly different#583993NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 12.8 · visibly differentThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 2685 C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia. Do not rely on this color alone to signal status or meaning; add a label or icon. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone 2685 C
2685 C is a very deep violet, darker than Violet C. On screen it is very close to 2745 C (ΔE 1.6).
No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 10.5). White text passes WCAG AAA (15.2:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-2685-c: #330072;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-2685-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-2685-c: #330072;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-2685-c': '#330072',
<div class="bg-[#330072]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 2685 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #330072, which is RGB 51, 0, 114.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 2685 C?
A process approximation is C 55, M 100, Y 0, K 55. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 2685 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5005 Signal Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 10.5).
What does the “C” in the name mean?
“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.
Should I use white or black text on Pantone 2685 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 15.18:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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