#0047BB
Pantone Solid Coated

Pantone 2728 C

Deep blue

  • One of 361 colors in Pantone Blue Colors.
  • White text works best (8.02:1, passes WCAG AAA).
  • No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 8.9).

Color values

HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.

Text on this color

Aa White text8.02:1 · Passes AAA for all text
Aa Black text2.62:1 · Not readable — avoid

Similar Pantone colors

Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.

Neighbors by number

2728 C#0047BBThis color

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

2728 C#0047BBBase color

Analogous

2728 C#0047BBBase color

Triadic

2728 C#0047BBBase color

Closest RAL and NCS colors

RAL 5019 Capri Blue#1B5583ΔE 8.9 · visibly different
RAL 5007 Brilliant Blue#3E5F8AΔE 9.5 · visibly different
NCS S 3060-R80B#2742BCNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 3.0 · close

No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 2728 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

Protanopia (red-blind)Looks like #0059BF, near 2935 C · shift ΔE 6.2
Deuteranopia (green-blind)Looks almost unchanged (#0049B9) · shift ΔE 0.8
Tritanopia (blue-blind)Looks like #00667A, near 2224 C · shift ΔE 20.7

The color shifts noticeably for 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 2728 C

2728 C is a strong royal blue, brighter than 286 C and Reflex Blue C. On screen it is close to 2388 C (ΔE 3.5).

No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 8.9). White text passes WCAG AAA (8.0:1).

Use in code

CSS
:root {
  --pantone-2728-c: #0047BB;
}
.brand {
  background-color: var(--pantone-2728-c);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
SCSS
$pantone-2728-c: #0047BB;
Tailwind
// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-2728-c': '#0047BB',

<div class="bg-[#0047BB]">…</div>

Frequently asked questions

What is the HEX code for Pantone 2728 C?

The screen approximation used on this site is #0047BB, which is RGB 0, 71, 187.

What are the CMYK values for Pantone 2728 C?

A process approximation is C 100, M 62, Y 0, K 27. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.

What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 2728 C?

No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5019 Capri Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 8.9).

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 2728 C?

White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 8.02:1 (passes WCAG AAA).

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