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About PANTONE 2161 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 2161 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 2161 C is #285780, and the RGB color code is RGB(40, 87, 128).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 2161 C has a red value of 40, a green value of 87, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 68.8% cyan, 32.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 49.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 208° (degrees), 52.4 % saturation, and 32.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 2161 C has a hue of 208° (degrees), 68.8 % saturation and 50.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 2161 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 2161 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 2161 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 2161 C has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 2161 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of PANTONE 2161 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 2161 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 2161 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 2161 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(40, 87, 128)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Green
87 (34.1%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
68.75%
Magenta
32.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
49.80%

HSL

HSL(207.95deg, 52.4 %, 32.9 %)

Hue
207.95°
Saturation
52.38 %.
Lightness
32.94 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 116, 173)
Red
88 (34.4%)
Yellow
116 (45.4%)
Blue
173 (67.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
207.95°
Saturation
68.75 %.
Brightness / Value
50.20 %.

HWB

H: 207.95°

W: 15.69 %

B: 49.80 %

XYZ

X : 8.18

Y : 8.83

Z : 21.69

YXY

Y1 : 8.83

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 84.31%

M : 65.88%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 8.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.6B 3.4/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 35.65

A : -1.87

B : -27.77

CIE-Lch

L : 35.65

C : 27.83

H : 266.15

CIE-Luv

L : 35.65

U : -17.96

V : -38.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.71

A : -2.84

B : -22.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 2161 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 2161 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.



#035096
Medium Electric Blue
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#004F98
US Air Force Academy Blue
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#26619C
Lapis Lazuli
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#2D5DA1
Medium Sapphire
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Pantone PMS


#295D8A
PANTONE 8485 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#135193
PANTONE 4152 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#236192
PANTONE 647 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#1B4E8A
PANTONE 4153 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to RAL Classic


#005387
RAL 5005 - Signal Blue
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#005B8C
RAL 5017 - Traffic Blue
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#004F7C
RAL 5010 - Gentian Blue
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to British Standard 4800


#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


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



#00539B
Duke Royal Blue
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 2161 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 2161 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 2161 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Benjamin Moore


#325A7D
Prussian Blue (CW-625)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#2F5688
Blue Suede Shoes (798)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#005381
California Blue (2060-20)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#1A5E89
Blueberry (2063-30)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to PPG Paints


#1D5C83
Animation (PPG1159-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#1C5798
Florentine Lapis (PPG1244-7)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Valspar


#305D84
Moroccan Resort (8002-45F)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#01537F
Kate's Ring (8002-44G)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#265E83
Night Fever (P110)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#015B8A
Bandana (8002-44F)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Sherwin Williams


#225288
Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#015086
Blueblood (SW 6966)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#015F97
Hyper Blue (SW 6965)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#094C73
Dignity Blue (SW 6804)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Dunn-Edwards


#2D517C
Slumber (DE 5860)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#375673
Blue Earth (DE 5853)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#165D95
Lapis (DE 5846)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#1D5699
Blue Chip (DE 5867)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 2161 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 2161 C to Behr


#33578A
Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#265C98
Beacon Blue (P510-7)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#2C538A
Flashy Sapphire (P520-7)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#3E5B7D
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 2161 C - #285780 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



285780
PANTONE 2161 C

805128
Burnt Umber*


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 2161 C - #285780?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 2161 C - #285780 is #805128, color name is Burnt Umber*
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 2161 C - #285780?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 2161 C - #285780 is #805128, color name is Burnt Umber*.





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