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About PANTONE 268 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 268 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 268 C is #582C83, and the RGB color code is RGB(88, 44, 131).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 268 C has a red value of 88, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 32.8% cyan, 66.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270.3° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 34.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 268 C has a hue of 270.3° (degrees), 66.4 % saturation and 51.4 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 268 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 268 C is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of PANTONE 268 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 268 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 268 C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE 268 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 268 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 268 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(88, 44, 131)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
32.82%
Magenta
66.41%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
48.63%

HSL

HSL(270.34deg, 49.7 %, 34.3 %)

Hue
270.34°
Saturation
49.71 %.
Lightness
34.31 %.

RYB

RYB(114, 89, 166)
Red
114 (44.8%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
166 (64.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
270.34°
Saturation
66.41 %.
Brightness / Value
51.37 %.

HWB

H: 270.34°

W: 17.25 %

B: 48.63 %

XYZ

X : 9.02

Y : 5.51

Z : 22.06

YXY

Y1 : 5.51

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.15

CMY

C : 65.49%

M : 82.75%

Y : 48.63%


LRV

~ 5.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.4P 2.7/10.7

CIE-Lab

L : 28.15

A : 37.76

B : -41.34

CIE-Lch

L : 28.15

C : 55.99

H : 312.41

CIE-Luv

L : 28.15

U : 11.22

V : -56.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.48

A : 27.48

B : -39.26






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 268 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 268 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.



#663399
Rebecca Purple
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#69359C
Purple Heart
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#6F2DA8
Grape
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#733380
Maximum Purple
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Pantone PMS


#65367E
PANTONE 8825 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#653279
PANTONE 7664 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#702F8A
PANTONE 526 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to RAL Design




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



#4E2A84
Northwestern Purple
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#512888
KSU Purple
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 268 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 268 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 268 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Valspar


#633570
Comtesse (8001-2G)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#433267
Sumptuous Purple (4010-10)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#5F4273
Hatter's Plush (M237)
ΔE - 8.81 (91.2% similar)
#553763
Purple Splendor (V038-6)
ΔE - 9.08 (90.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Dunn-Edwards


#644982
Violet Majesty (DEA 142)
ΔE - 8.91 (91.1% similar)
#68457A
Palace Purple (DE 5993)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 9.13 (90.9% similar)
#534778
Grand Purple (DEA 141)
ΔE - 9.79 (90.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Benjamin Moore


#523C68
Gentle Violet (2071-20)
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)
#664B86
Mystical Grape (2071-30)
ΔE - 9.24 (90.8% similar)
#413D6D
Grape Gum (2068-20)
ΔE - 9.91 (90.1% similar)
#635083
Your Majesty (1400)
ΔE - 11.23 (88.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Sherwin Williams


#4D426E
Izmir Purple (SW 6825)
ΔE - 10.06 (89.9% similar)
#624977
Impulsive Purple (SW 6832)
ΔE - 10.49 (89.5% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 11.18 (88.8% similar)
#5D395F
Kimono Violet (SW 6839)
ΔE - 11.34 (88.7% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to PPG Paints


#5A4E88
Eggplant (PPG1247-7)
ΔE - 10.36 (89.6% similar)
#694878
Perfectly Purple (PPG1176-7)
ΔE - 10.48 (89.5% similar)
#534A77
Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7)
ΔE - 11.09 (88.9% similar)
#795088
Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7)
ΔE - 12.31 (87.7% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 268 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 268 C to Behr


#4B4775
Dramatist (MQ5-43)
ΔE - 10.99 (89.0% similar)
#5F5286
King'S Court (P560-7)
ΔE - 11.74 (88.3% similar)
#59476B
Proper Purple (P570-7)
ΔE - 12.17 (87.8% similar)
#584D75
Perpetual Purple (MQ5-42)
ΔE - 12.33 (87.7% 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



582C83
PANTONE 268 C

57832C
Sap 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 268 C - #582C83?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 268 C - #582C83 is #57832C, color name is Sap 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 268 C - #582C83?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 268 C - #582C83 is #57832C, color name is Sap Green*.





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PANTONE 268 C - #582C83 Color Images and Patterns


PANTONE 268 C CMS vintage style bedroom interior
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PANTONE 268 C CMS modern minimalist living room interior
PANTONE 268 C CMS dining room design
PANTONE 268 C CMS exterior design modern house with walkway
PANTONE 268 C CMS modular kitchen design