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About PANTONE 161 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 161 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 161 C is #603D20, and the RGB color code is RGB(96, 61, 32).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 161 C has a red value of 96, a green value of 61, and a blue value of 32. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.5% magenta, 66.7% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 25.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 161 C has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 66.7 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 161 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 161 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 161 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 161 C has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 161 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of PANTONE 161 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 161 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 161 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 161 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(96, 61, 32)
Red
96 (37.6%)
Green
61 (23.9%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
36.46%
Yellow
66.67%
Key
62.35%

HSL

HSL(27.19deg, 50.0 %, 25.1 %)

Hue
27.19°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
25.10 %.

RYB

RYB(172, 159, 142)
Red
172 (67.6%)
Yellow
159 (62.5%)
Blue
142 (55.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.19°
Saturation
66.67 %.
Brightness / Value
37.65 %.

HWB

H: 27.19°

W: 12.55 %

B: 62.35 %

XYZ

X : 6.75

Y : 5.93

Z : 2.15

YXY

Y1 : 5.93

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 62.35%

M : 76.08%

Y : 87.45%


LRV

~ 5.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.5YR 2.8/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 29.23

A : 12.13

B : 23.89

CIE-Lch

L : 29.23

C : 26.79

H : 63.08

CIE-Luv

L : 29.23

U : 25.31

V : 20.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.35

A : 6.9

B : 11.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 161 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 161 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.



#643C20
Autumn Brown
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#654321
Otter Brown
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#65350F
Caramel Brown
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#704214
Sepia
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Pantone PMS


#5F4028
PANTONE 2472 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#693F23
PANTONE 469 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#653819
PANTONE 1545 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to RAL Classic


#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#5A3826
RAL 8011 - Nut Brown
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#513A2A
RAL 8028 - Terra Brown
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to British Standard 4800


#663300
BS 06-C-39 - Saddle
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#703800
BS 08-C-39 - Bison
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#482400
BS 08-C-40 - Brown
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 161 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 161 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.


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Sherwin Williams


#69482C
Sturdy Brown (SW 6097)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#634533
Java (SW 6090)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#4F3426
French Roast (SW 6069)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#725237
Saddle Up (SW 9099)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Valspar


#69492A
Hickory Chips (M247)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#684930
Dark Earth (3011-8)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#6C442D
Chocolate Bonbon (V082-6)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#6D4925
Valise (V086-6)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Benjamin Moore


#5A4430
Taupe (2110-10)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#594334
Deep Taupe (2111-10)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#714D39
Seed Brown (2096-10)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#693D2D
Charlton Brown (CW-265)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to PPG Paints


#6C483A
Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)
#63493E
Fudge (PPG1073-7)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 8.50 (91.5% similar)
#604A3F
Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7)
ΔE - 8.67 (91.3% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Behr


#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#704E40
Brown Velvet (N160-7)
ΔE - 8.59 (91.4% similar)
#72573D
Clockworks (MQ2-09)
ΔE - 8.92 (91.1% similar)
#785240
Earth Fired Red (S200-7)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 161 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 161 C to Dunn-Edwards


#5E463C
Northern Territory (DEA 158)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)
#745342
Rich Mocha (DEA 159)
ΔE - 8.91 (91.1% similar)
#644B41
Chaps (DE 6049)
ΔE - 9.08 (90.9% similar)
#745443
Briar (DEC 712)
ΔE - 9.12 (90.9% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



603D20
PANTONE 161 C

204360
Indigo Dye*


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 161 C - #603D20?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 161 C - #603D20 is #204360, color name is Indigo Dye*
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 161 C - #603D20?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 161 C - #603D20 is #204360, color name is Indigo Dye*.





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PANTONE 161 C - #603D20 Color Images and Patterns


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