Pantone 286 C
Deep blue
- One of 361 colors in Pantone Blue Colors.
- White text works best (10.69:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 8.3).
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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Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
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#0032A0This colorTints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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#0032A0Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#063971ΔE 8.3 · visibly different#1E2460ΔE 10.4 · visibly different#2341C9NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 7.1 · visibly different#243DAENCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 3.9 · closeThe 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 286 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 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 286 C
286 C is a deep, saturated royal blue in the 283–289 C row, which runs from light sky blue to near navy. It is very close to 287 C (ΔE 4).
On screen it is close to 661 C (ΔE 2.3). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 8.3). White text passes WCAG AAA (10.7:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-286-c: #0032A0;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-286-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-286-c: #0032A0;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-286-c': '#0032A0',
<div class="bg-[#0032A0]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 286 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #0032A0, which is RGB 0, 50, 160.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 286 C?
A process approximation is C 100, M 69, Y 0, K 37. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 286 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5017 Traffic Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 8.3).
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 286 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 10.69:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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