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About PANTONE 228 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 228 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 228 C is #890C58, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 12, 88).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 228 C has a red value of 137, a green value of 12, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 91.2% magenta, 35.8% yellow, and 46.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 323.5° (degrees), 83.9 % saturation, and 29.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 228 C has a hue of 323.5° (degrees), 91.2 % saturation and 53.7 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 228 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 228 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 228 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 228 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 228 C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE 228 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 228 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 228 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(137, 12, 88)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Green
12 (4.7%)
Blue
88 (34.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
91.24%
Yellow
35.77%
Key
46.27%

HSL

HSL(323.52deg, 83.9 %, 29.2 %)

Hue
323.52°
Saturation
83.89 %.
Lightness
29.22 %.

RYB

RYB(173, 82, 136)
Red
173 (67.9%)
Yellow
82 (32.0%)
Blue
136 (53.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
323.52°
Saturation
91.24 %.
Brightness / Value
53.73 %.

HWB

H: 323.52°

W: 4.71 %

B: 46.27 %

XYZ

X : 12.21

Y : 6.29

Z : 9.8

YXY

Y1 : 6.29

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 46.27%

M : 95.29%

Y : 65.49%


LRV

~ 6.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.7RP 2.9/16.5

CIE-Lab

L : 30.12

A : 53.48

B : -10.12

CIE-Lch

L : 30.12

C : 54.43

H : 349.29

CIE-Luv

L : 30.12

U : 63.25

V : -20.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.07

A : 43.05

B : -5.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 228 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 228 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.



#872657
Dark Raspberry
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#8B004B
Murrey
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#78184A
Pansy Purple
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#873260
Boysenberry
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Pantone PMS


#840B55
PANTONE 235 C
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#8A1B61
PANTONE 7649 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#80225F
PANTONE 242 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to RAL Classic


#903373
RAL 4006 - Traffic Purple
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 228 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 228 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 228 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Valspar


#8C2D60
Magenta Manicure (V003-3)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#7C3147
Pickled Beet (V041-6)
ΔE - 9.05 (90.9% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 9.25 (90.8% similar)
#9C2E50
Jam Jar (M221)
ΔE - 9.72 (90.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Sherwin Williams


#92345B
Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842)
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#7C3655
Framboise (SW 6566)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#953D68
Dynamo (SW 6841)
ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)
#6D344F
Fabulous Grape (SW 6293)
ΔE - 8.80 (91.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Benjamin Moore


#7F3B5F
Mulberry (2075-20)
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
#7B3C63
Summer Plum (2074-20)
ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)
#A0365F
Royal Flush (2076-20)
ΔE - 9.14 (90.9% similar)
#8D2D48
Crushed Velvet (2076-10)
ΔE - 9.29 (90.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Dunn-Edwards


#753A58
Passionate Plum (DEA 144)
ΔE - 8.57 (91.4% similar)
#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 9.63 (90.4% similar)
#8D4362
Putnam Plum (DEA 100)
ΔE - 9.76 (90.2% similar)
#96466A
Deep Magenta (DE 5013)
ΔE - 10.59 (89.4% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to PPG Paints


#7C3F55
Purple Cabbage (PPG18-24)
ΔE - 10.11 (89.9% similar)
#83455D
Wild Plum (PPG1044-7)
ΔE - 10.78 (89.2% similar)
#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 10.95 (89.1% similar)
#7F4774
Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 228 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 228 C to Behr


#834253
Sugar Beet (M130-7)
ΔE - 11.60 (88.4% similar)
#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 12.26 (87.7% similar)
#91507B
Xoxo (P110-7)
ΔE - 13.10 (86.9% similar)
#875169
Raspberry Crush (M120-7)
ΔE - 13.63 (86.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 228 C - #890C58 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



890C58
PANTONE 228 C

0C893D
Spanish Green*


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 228 C - #890C58?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 228 C - #890C58 is #0C893D, color name is Spanish Green*
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 228 C - #890C58?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 228 C - #890C58 is #0C893D, color name is Spanish Green*.





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PANTONE 228 C - #890C58 Color Images and Patterns


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