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About PANTONE 2396 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 2396 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 2396 C is #0099B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 153, 178).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 2396 C has a red value of 0, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 14.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 34.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 2396 C has a hue of 188.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 2396 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 2396 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 2396 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 2396 C has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 2396 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of PANTONE 2396 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 2396 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 2396 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 2396 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 153, 178)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
14.04%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(188.43deg, 100.0 %, 34.9 %)

Hue
188.43°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
34.90 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 83, 147)
Red
31 (12.1%)
Yellow
83 (32.4%)
Blue
147 (57.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.43°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 188.43°

W: 0.00 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 19.43

Y : 26

Z : 46.11

YXY

Y1 : 26

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 40.00%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 26 %

Munsell Color System

8.3BG 5.6/18.1

CIE-Lab

L : 58.03

A : -24.58

B : -22.55

CIE-Lch

L : 58.03

C : 33.36

H : 222.53

CIE-Luv

L : 58.03

U : -42.22

V : -31.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.99

A : -21.22

B : -17.93






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 2396 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 2396 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.



#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#009DC4
Pacific Blue
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 8.04 (92.0% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Pantone PMS


#009CB6
PANTONE 2229 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#009CBD
PANTONE 7703 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#0093B2
PANTONE 632 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Pantone TCX




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



#0095B6
Bondi Blue
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 2396 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 2396 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.


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Dunn-Edwards


#1E98AE
Tropical Lagoon (DE 5781)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Sherwin Williams


#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Benjamin Moore


#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#1FA0C1
Dream I Can Fly (769)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Valspar


#0195B7
Pool Party (5002-10B)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#3DA1B8
Blue Nebula (8002-40E)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#1FA9C3
The Crowd Roars! (8001-38E)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 2396 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 2396 C to Behr


#2DA6BF
Gulf Waters (MQ4-52)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#00A0C6
Yucatan (P490-5)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#1AA9C1
High Dive (P480-5)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#55A0B7
North Pole Blue (M480-5A)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% 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



0099B2
PANTONE 2396 C

B21900
Rufous*


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 2396 C - #0099B2?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 2396 C - #0099B2 is #B21900, color name is Rufous*
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 2396 C - #0099B2?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 2396 C - #0099B2 is #B21900, color name is Rufous*.





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PANTONE 2396 C - #0099B2 Color Images and Patterns


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