Pantone 355 C
Vivid green
- One of 372 colors in Pantone Green Colors.
- Black text works best (5.49:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- Closest RAL: RAL 6037 Pure Green — very close (ΔE 2.9).
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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Tints 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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#009739Base colorAnalogous
#009739Base colorTriadic
#009739Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#008F39ΔE 2.9 · very close#4C9141ΔE 5.2 · visibly different#4ED654NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 18.3 · visibly different#47934BNCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 4.9 · closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
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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 355 C
355 C is a strong green between 354 C and 356 C, and very close to 347 C (ΔE 1.8) on screen.
RAL 6037 Pure Green is a close paint match (ΔE 2.9). Black text reads better than white on it (5.5:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-355-c: #009739;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-355-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-355-c: #009739;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-355-c': '#009739',
<div class="bg-[#009739]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 355 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #009739, which is RGB 0, 151, 57.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 355 C?
A process approximation is C 100, M 0, Y 62, K 41. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 355 C?
RAL 6037 Pure Green is the closest RAL Classic color (ΔE 2.9, very close).
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 355 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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