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About PANTONE 2086 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 2086 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 2086 C is #A08BCB, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 139, 203).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 2086 C has a red value of 160, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.2% cyan, 31.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 259.7° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 2086 C has a hue of 259.7° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 2086 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 2086 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 2086 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 2086 C has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 2086 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of PANTONE 2086 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 2086 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 2086 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 2086 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(160, 139, 203)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.18%
Magenta
31.53%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(259.69deg, 38.1 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
259.69°
Saturation
38.10 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 39, 84)
Red
42 (16.3%)
Yellow
39 (15.4%)
Blue
84 (33.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
259.69°
Saturation
31.53 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 259.69°

W: 54.51 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 34.51

Y : 30.25

Z : 60.52

YXY

Y1 : 30.25

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 37.25%

M : 45.49%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 30.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.8P 6.0/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.87

A : 21.05

B : -30.18

CIE-Lch

L : 61.87

C : 36.8

H : 304.9

CIE-Luv

L : 61.87

U : 6.63

V : -49.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 55

A : 15.75

B : -26.74






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 2086 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 2086 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.



#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#9678B6
Lavender Purple
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#BF94E4
Bright Lavender
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Pantone PMS


#9F8FCA
PANTONE 2100 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#AF95D3
PANTONE 2073 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#AD96DC
PANTONE 2645 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#AB92E1
PANTONE 935 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Pantone TCX






Paint similar to PANTONE 2086 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 2086 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.


PPG Paints


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to PPG Paints


#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Behr


#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#8C87C5
Brocade (MQ4-29)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#8C7EB9
Unimaginable (P560-5)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#8A8DC4
Carriage Ride (P550-5)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Benjamin Moore


#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#9379B0
Charmed Violet (1398)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Sherwin Williams


#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 9.05 (90.9% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Dunn-Edwards


#9D7EB7
Lush Lilac (DE 5970)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#8980C1
Faraway Sky (DE 5942)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#A6A1D7
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 2086 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 2086 C to Valspar


#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#997BB5
Plum Burst (4002-10B)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#AE85BE
Lavender Blaze (V001-2)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#8679B5
Bravo! (8001-48E)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 2086 C - #A08BCB 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



A08BCB
PANTONE 2086 C

B6CB8B
Medium Spring Bud*


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 2086 C - #A08BCB?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 2086 C - #A08BCB is #B6CB8B, color name is Medium Spring Bud*
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 2086 C - #A08BCB?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 2086 C - #A08BCB is #B6CB8B, color name is Medium Spring Bud*.





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PANTONE 2086 C - #A08BCB Color Images and Patterns


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