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About PANTONE 242 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 242 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 242 C is #80225F, and the RGB color code is RGB(128, 34, 95).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 242 C has a red value of 128, a green value of 34, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 73.4% magenta, 25.8% yellow, and 49.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 321.1° (degrees), 58.0 % saturation, and 31.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 242 C has a hue of 321.1° (degrees), 73.4 % saturation and 50.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 242 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 242 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 242 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 242 C has an LRV of nearly 7. 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 242 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of PANTONE 242 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 242 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 242 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 242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(128, 34, 95)
Red
128 (50.2%)
Green
34 (13.3%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
73.44%
Yellow
25.78%
Key
49.80%

HSL

HSL(321.06deg, 58.0 %, 31.8 %)

Hue
321.06°
Saturation
58.02 %.
Lightness
31.76 %.

RYB

RYB(151, 91, 136)
Red
151 (59.4%)
Yellow
91 (35.6%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
321.06°
Saturation
73.44 %.
Brightness / Value
50.20 %.

HWB

H: 321.06°

W: 13.33 %

B: 49.80 %

XYZ

X : 11.54

Y : 6.56

Z : 11.48

YXY

Y1 : 6.56

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 49.80%

M : 86.67%

Y : 62.75%


LRV

~ 6.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.1RP 2.9/9.5

CIE-Lab

L : 30.78

A : 45.94

B : -13.84

CIE-Lch

L : 30.78

C : 47.97

H : 343.24

CIE-Luv

L : 30.78

U : 48.76

V : -23.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.61

A : 35.61

B : -8.66






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 242 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 - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#873260
Boysenberry
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#702963
Byzantium
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#78184A
Pansy Purple
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Pantone PMS


#8A1B61
PANTONE 7649 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#722257
PANTONE 7650 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#832E5D
PANTONE 8821 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to RAL Classic


#903373
RAL 4006 - Traffic Purple
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 242 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 242 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Valspar


#8C2D60
Magenta Manicure (V003-3)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#633457
Burnt Orchid (V039-6)
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
#714061
Magician's Cloak (1009-8)
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)
#68374E
Ruby Nights (V040-6)
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Benjamin Moore


#7B3C63
Summer Plum (2074-20)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#7F3B5F
Mulberry (2075-20)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#602E4E
Elderberry Wine (CSP-470)
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
#62334A
Grape Juice (2074-10)
ΔE - 9.26 (90.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Sherwin Williams


#7C3655
Framboise (SW 6566)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#6D344F
Fabulous Grape (SW 6293)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#92345B
Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842)
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#953D68
Dynamo (SW 6841)
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Dunn-Edwards


#753A58
Passionate Plum (DEA 144)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#8D4362
Putnam Plum (DEA 100)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)
#663C55
Primitive Plum (DEA 195)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)
#643E65
Purple Odyssey (DEA 143)
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to PPG Paints


#7F4774
Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7)
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)
#7C3F55
Purple Cabbage (PPG18-24)
ΔE - 9.25 (90.8% similar)
#83455D
Wild Plum (PPG1044-7)
ΔE - 9.76 (90.2% similar)
#654161
Royal Plum (PPG1178-7)
ΔE - 10.15 (89.9% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 242 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 242 C to Behr


#674668
Sultana (P100-7)
ΔE - 11.18 (88.8% similar)
#834253
Sugar Beet (M130-7)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)
#91507B
Xoxo (P110-7)
ΔE - 11.30 (88.7% similar)
#944A63
Glitterati (P120-7)
ΔE - 11.83 (88.2% 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



80225F
PANTONE 242 C

228043
Sea 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 242 C - #80225F?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 242 C - #80225F is #228043, color name is Sea 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 242 C - #80225F?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 242 C - #80225F is #228043, color name is Sea Green*.





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PANTONE 242 C - #80225F Color Images and Patterns


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