French Blue - Pantone 18-4140 TCX
French Blue is a medium-toned color from the Pantone TCX collection, identified by the code 18-4140 TCX. This cool tone with its vibrant and bold character makes it an excellent choice for industrial design, modern architecture, and tech products.
French Blue

Digital Values
#0072B5
0, 114, 181
100%, 37%, 0%, 29%
202, 100, 35.5
46.14, -1.55, -42.86
Pantone Values
French Blue
18-4140 TCX
307C
RAL Values
5015
Sky Blue
17
Color Characteristics
This color exhibits a hue of 202°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness, creating its distinctive cool appearance. The color translates beautifully across different mediums, from digital displays to cotton fabric swatches.
Design Applications
This versatile color is ideal for industrial design, modern architecture, and tech products. It also works beautifully in automotive industry, urban planning, and contemporary spaces.
Popular Industries: Industrial Design, Automotive, Architecture, Technology
Technical Details
Technical specifications include RGB values of 0, 114, 181, CMYK breakdown of 100%, 37%, 0%, 29%, and HSL coordinates of 202, 100, 35.5. The closest RAL equivalent is 5015 (Sky Blue).
Design Tips
Combines well with warm accents for balanced compositions. Use sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming the design.
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Color Collection
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