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About PANTONE 115 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 115 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 115 C is #FDDA24, and the RGB color code is RGB(253, 218, 36).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 115 C has a red value of 253, a green value of 218, and a blue value of 36. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 85.8% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.3° (degrees), 98.2 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 115 C has a hue of 50.3° (degrees), 85.8 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 115 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 115 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 115 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 115 C has an LRV of nearly 71. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

PANTONE 115 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 71 of PANTONE 115 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 115 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 115 C meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


PANTONE 115 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(253, 218, 36)
Red
253 (99.2%)
Green
218 (85.5%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.83%
Yellow
85.77%
Key
0.78%

HSL

HSL(50.32deg, 98.2 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
50.32°
Saturation
98.19 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 187, 3)
Red
33 (13.1%)
Yellow
187 (73.5%)
Blue
3 (1.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.32°
Saturation
85.77 %.
Brightness / Value
99.22 %.

HWB

H: 50.32°

W: 14.12 %

B: 0.78 %

XYZ

X : 65.9

Y : 71.15

Z : 11.93

YXY

Y1 : 71.15

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 0.78%

M : 14.51%

Y : 85.88%


LRV

~ 71.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.9Y 8.6/12

CIE-Lab

L : 87.56

A : -3.84

B : 82.85

CIE-Lch

L : 87.56

C : 82.94

H : 92.65

CIE-Luv

L : 87.56

U : 31.47

V : 90.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.35

A : -8.17

B : 50.66






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 115 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 115 C (CMS - Pantone PMS). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#FFD700
Gold (Golden)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#FFDF00
Golden Yellow
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#FFE135
Banana Yellow
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#FFD300
Yellow (NCS)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Pantone PMS


#FBD800
PANTONE Medium Yellow C
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#FEDB00
PANTONE 108 C
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#FEDD00
PANTONE Yellow C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to British Standard 4800


#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#FFCC00
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to RAL Classic


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TPX


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to RAL Design




Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#FFDD33
Capsicum Yellow
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#F8D810
Candlelight
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#FFE01B
Cavendish Yellow
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#FEE12B
Pineapple Yellow
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 115 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 115 C (CMS - Pantone PMS). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Benjamin Moore


#FFDB00
Bright Yellow (2022-30)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#F8D60A
Sun Porch (2023-30)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#FFDD39
Bold Yellow (336)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#FFD600
Sun Kissed Yellow (2022-20)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Dunn-Edwards


#FFDC00
Summer Sun (DE 5405)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#FFDD49
Radiant Sunrise (DE 5397)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#FFE536
Highlighter (DE 5404)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#FFD100
Electric Glow (DEA 119)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to PPG Paints


#FFDF38
Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#FFD637
Flirtatious (PPG1212-7)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Valspar


#FFD542
Sweet Mustard (3008-1B)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#FFCE01
Tangy (3008-1A)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#FFDB63
Backlit Lemon (V017-2)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#EBC746
Lime Drop (V019-2)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Sherwin Williams


#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#FECB01
Confident Yellow (SW 6911)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#FFC801
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 115 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 115 C to Behr


#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#FFC819
Unmellow Yellow (P300-7)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#FFD467
Squash Blossom (P290-5)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 115 C - #FDDA24 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FDDA24
PANTONE 115 C

2447FD
Neon Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of PANTONE 115 C - #FDDA24?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 115 C - #FDDA24 is #2447FD, color name is Neon Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments PANTONE 115 C - #FDDA24?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 115 C - #FDDA24 is #2447FD, color name is Neon Blue*.





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