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About PANTONE 163 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 163 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 163 C is #FF9D6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 157, 110).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 163 C has a red value of 255, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.4% magenta, 56.9% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 71.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 163 C has a hue of 19.4° (degrees), 56.9 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 163 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 163 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 163 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 163 C has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 163 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of PANTONE 163 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 163 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 163 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 163 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 157, 110)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.43%
Yellow
56.86%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(19.45deg, 100.0 %, 71.6 %)

Hue
19.45°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
71.57 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 89, 20)
Red
69 (27.0%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
20 (7.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.45°
Saturation
56.86 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 19.45°

W: 43.14 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 56.11

Y : 46.5

Z : 20.77

YXY

Y1 : 46.5

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 38.43%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 46.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.8YR 7.2/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 73.87

A : 32.08

B : 39.82

CIE-Lch

L : 73.87

C : 51.13

H : 51.14

CIE-Luv

L : 73.87

U : 74.18

V : 42.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.19

A : 27.55

B : 29.67






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 163 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 163 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.



#FFA07A
Light Salmon
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#E9967A
Dark Salmon
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#FF9980
Vivid Tangerine
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Pantone PMS


#FFA06A
PANTONE 1565 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#F69D62
PANTONE 6016 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#FA9370
PANTONE 2023 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to British Standard 4800


#F1A17D
BS 04-E-50 - Pink
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#E09371
BS 04-C-35 - Soft Red
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 163 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 163 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.


Valspar


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Valspar


#FC9F74
Ripe Melon (2002-1C)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#F39562
Orange Pecan (2003-1B)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#FAA981
Shrimp Shell (V008-2)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#FAAC81
Playful Peach (V046-3)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Dunn-Edwards


#FF9C68
Fresh Cantaloupe (DE 5159)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#FFA168
Nectarine (DE 5166)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#EA936E
La Terra (DE 5172)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#EEA372
Prairie Sun (DET 463)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Behr


#F79D72
Burning Coals (P200-5)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#FDA471
Cheerful Tangerine (P210-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#F5A482
Siren (P190-4)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#EE8962
Orioles (P190-5)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Benjamin Moore


#FCA574
Butterfly Wings (090)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#FFA67E
Peachy Keen (2014-40)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#F7946B
Sunset Boulevard (082)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#FCA367
Party Peach (139)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to PPG Paints


#F7A270
Copper River (PPG1196-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#F2A37D
Coral Silk (PPG1195-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#F09056
Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#E88A5B
Indiana Clay (PPG1195-6)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 163 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 163 C to Sherwin Williams


#E89D6F
Inventive Orange (SW 6633)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#E2946F
Sunset (SW 6626)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#E6955F
Outgoing Orange (SW 6641)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#F2AC78
Tangerine (SW 6640)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 163 C - #FF9D6E 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



FF9D6E
PANTONE 163 C

6ED0FF
Light Sky 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 163 C - #FF9D6E?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 163 C - #FF9D6E is #6ED0FF, color name is Light Sky 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 163 C - #FF9D6E?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 163 C - #FF9D6E is #6ED0FF, color name is Light Sky Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 163 C - #FF9D6E Color Images and Patterns


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