Pantone Blue 072 C
Deep blue
- One of 361 colors in Pantone Blue Colors.
- White text works best (13.56:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 12.2).
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
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
#10069FBase colorAnalogous
#10069FBase colorTriadic
#10069FBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#1E2460ΔE 12.2 · visibly different#20214FΔE 15.1 · visibly different#5C37A1NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 12.1 · visibly different#243DAENCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 11.7 · 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 Blue 072 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 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 Blue 072 C
Blue 072 C is one of the classic Pantone base inks, a deep blue with a slight violet lean, sitting between Reflex Blue C and Violet C.
On screen it is close to 2738 C (ΔE 2.6). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 12.2). White text passes WCAG AAA at 13.6:1.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-blue-072-c: #10069F;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-blue-072-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-blue-072-c: #10069F;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-blue-072-c': '#10069F',
<div class="bg-[#10069F]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Blue 072 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #10069F, which is RGB 16, 6, 159.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Blue 072 C?
A process approximation is C 90, M 96, Y 0, K 38. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Blue 072 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5005 Signal Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 12.2).
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 Blue 072 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 13.56:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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