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About PANTONE 252 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 252 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 252 C is #C964CF, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 100, 207).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 252 C has a red value of 201, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.9% cyan, 51.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 296.6° (degrees), 52.7 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 252 C has a hue of 296.6° (degrees), 51.7 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 252 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 252 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 252 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 252 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 252 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of PANTONE 252 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 252 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 252 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 252 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 100, 207)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
207 (81.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.90%
Magenta
51.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(296.64deg, 52.7 %, 60.2 %)

Hue
296.64°
Saturation
52.71 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 26, 85)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Yellow
26 (10.2%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
296.64°
Saturation
51.69 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 296.64°

W: 39.22 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 39.91

Y : 26.04

Z : 61.95

YXY

Y1 : 26.04

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 60.78%

Y : 18.82%


LRV

~ 26 %

Munsell Color System

7.9P 5.6/14.5

CIE-Lab

L : 58.07

A : 55.13

B : -38.02

CIE-Lch

L : 58.07

C : 66.97

H : 325.41

CIE-Luv

L : 58.07

U : 46.17

V : -66.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.03

A : 50.31

B : -36.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 252 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 252 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.



#B666D2
Rich Lilac
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#DA70D6
Orchid
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C154C1
Deep Fuchsia
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#BA55D3
Medium Orchid
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 252 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to Pantone PMS


#C069C2
PANTONE 2067 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#E45DBF
PANTONE 238 C
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
#AC75BD
PANTONE 3520 C
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 252 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 252 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 252 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to Valspar


#BA7CB4
Dragonflies (V002-2)
ΔE - 8.79 (91.2% similar)
#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 9.53 (90.5% similar)
#CF79B1
Raspberry Sorbet (1001-1B)
ΔE - 9.80 (90.2% similar)
#AB7DB2
Berries Galore (4001-10B)
ΔE - 10.04 (90.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 252 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to Dunn-Edwards


#A274B5
Purple Pride (DE 5991)
ΔE - 8.85 (91.2% similar)
#BD83BE
Lavender Sweater (DE 5998)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)
#CD7DB5
Peruvian Lily (DE 5004)
ΔE - 9.72 (90.3% similar)
#A063A1
Royal Pretender (DE 5999)
ΔE - 10.17 (89.8% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 252 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to PPG Paints


#A475B1
Bell Heather (PPG1250-6)
ΔE - 9.13 (90.9% similar)
#C37CB3
Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6)
ΔE - 9.20 (90.8% similar)
#AD6EA0
Mulberry Bush (PPG1251-6)
ΔE - 10.22 (89.8% similar)
#B48AC2
Plum Perfect (PPG1250-5)
ΔE - 11.15 (88.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 252 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to Benjamin Moore


#C280B4
Lilac Pink (2074-40)
ΔE - 10.00 (90.0% similar)
#C67DAF
Pink Raspberry (2075-40)
ΔE - 10.44 (89.6% similar)
#DB7BB4
Spring Azalea (2077-40)
ΔE - 10.95 (89.1% similar)
#D67CB0
Raspberry Mousse (2076-40)
ΔE - 11.39 (88.6% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 252 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to Behr


#B576A7
Eccentric Magenta (P110-5A)
ΔE - 10.01 (90.0% similar)
#A97FB1
I Heart Potion (P100-5)
ΔE - 10.90 (89.1% similar)
#CC76A3
Heart Breaker (P120-4)
ΔE - 12.06 (87.9% similar)
#C58BBA
Rock Star Pink (P110-4)
ΔE - 12.17 (87.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 252 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 252 C to Sherwin Williams


#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 14.42 (85.6% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 14.59 (85.4% similar)
#91999C
Cadet (SW 9143)
ΔE - 14.63 (85.4% similar)
#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 14.84 (85.2% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 252 C - #C964CF 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



C964CF
PANTONE 252 C

6ACF64
Mantis*


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 252 C - #C964CF?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 252 C - #C964CF is #6ACF64, color name is Mantis*
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 252 C - #C964CF?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 252 C - #C964CF is #6ACF64, color name is Mantis*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 252 C - #C964CF Color Images and Patterns


PANTONE 252 C CMS vintage style bedroom interior
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PANTONE 252 C CMS dining room design
PANTONE 252 C CMS exterior design modern house with walkway
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