Pantone Reflex Blue C
Deep blue
- One of 361 colors in Pantone Blue Colors.
- White text works best (14.37:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 9.0).
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
#001489Base colorAnalogous
#001489Base color#330072ΔE 0.9 · practically identicalTriadic
#001489Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#1E2460ΔE 9.0 · visibly different#20214FΔE 12.0 · visibly different#243DAENCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 11.4 · visibly different#293D93NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 11.1 · 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 Reflex Blue 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 Reflex Blue C
Reflex Blue is one of the base inks of the Pantone Matching System, used to mix many other blues and violets, so it is named rather than numbered.
It is known among printers as hard to reproduce with four-color process: CMYK builds tend to look duller or drift toward purple. When accuracy matters, run it as a spot ink and approve a physical proof.
On screen it is a very dark, saturated blue. White text on it passes WCAG AAA, while black text is not readable.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-reflex-blue-c: #001489;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-reflex-blue-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-reflex-blue-c: #001489;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-reflex-blue-c': '#001489',
<div class="bg-[#001489]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Reflex Blue C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #001489, which is RGB 0, 20, 137.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Reflex Blue C?
A process approximation is C 100, M 85, Y 0, K 46. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Reflex Blue C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 5005 Signal Blue, differs visibly (ΔE 9.0).
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 Reflex Blue C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 14.37:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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