#00A9E0
Pantone Solid Coated

Pantone 2995 C

Medium blue

  • One of 361 colors in Pantone Blue Colors.
  • Black text works best (7.75:1, passes WCAG AAA).
  • No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 13.6).

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 text2.71:1 · Not readable — avoid
Aa Black text7.75:1 · Passes AAA for all text

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

2995 C#00A9E0Base color

Analogous

2995 C#00A9E0Base color

Triadic

2995 C#00A9E0Base color

Closest RAL and NCS colors

RAL 5012 Light Blue#3B83BDΔE 13.6 · visibly different
RAL 5024 Pastel Blue#5D9B9BΔE 17.2 · visibly different
NCS S 1565-B#33A1E4NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 5.3 · visibly different
NCS S 2050-B#4BA2D6NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 4.2 · close

The 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 2995 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 #8DA7E3, near 6099 C · shift ΔE 16.7
Deuteranopia (green-blind)Looks like #7395DF, near 2123 C · shift ΔE 16.1
Tritanopia (blue-blind)Looks like #00B8BC, near 2397 C · shift ΔE 16.9

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 2995 C

2995 C is a bright sky or cyan blue. On screen it is very close to 2202 C (ΔE 1.5).

No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 13.6). Black text reads better than white on it (7.8:1).

Use in code

CSS
:root {
  --pantone-2995-c: #00A9E0;
}
.brand {
  background-color: var(--pantone-2995-c);
  color: #000000;
}
SCSS
$pantone-2995-c: #00A9E0;
Tailwind
// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-2995-c': '#00A9E0',

<div class="bg-[#00A9E0]">…</div>

Frequently asked questions

What is the HEX code for Pantone 2995 C?

The screen approximation used on this site is #00A9E0, which is RGB 0, 169, 224.

What are the CMYK values for Pantone 2995 C?

A process approximation is C 100, M 25, Y 0, K 12. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.

What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 2995 C?

No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5012 Light Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 13.6).

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 2995 C?

Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 7.75:1 (passes WCAG AAA).

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