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About PANTONE 303 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 303 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 303 C is #002A3A, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 42, 58).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 303 C has a red value of 0, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 77.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 11.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 303 C has a hue of 196.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 22.7 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 303 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 303 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 303 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 303 C has an LRV of nearly 2. By LRV value, it is a very 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 303 C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE 303 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 303 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 303 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, 42, 58)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
42 (16.5%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
27.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
77.25%

HSL

HSL(196.55deg, 100.0 %, 11.4 %)

Hue
196.55°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
11.37 %.

RYB

RYB(165, 198, 231)
Red
165 (64.5%)
Yellow
198 (77.5%)
Blue
231 (90.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.55°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
22.75 %.

HWB

H: 196.55°

W: 0.00 %

B: 77.25 %

XYZ

X : 1.59

Y : 1.96

Z : 4.3

YXY

Y1 : 1.96

X : 0.2

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 83.53%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 2 %

Munsell Color System

5.1B 1.4/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 15.28

A : -6.92

B : -14.16

CIE-Lch

L : 15.28

C : 15.76

H : 243.95

CIE-Luv

L : 15.28

U : -10.5

V : -13.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 14.01

A : -4.22

B : -8.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 303 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 303 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.



#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 8.37 (91.6% similar)
#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)
#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 9.68 (90.3% similar)




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


RAL Design


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Pantone PMS


#00263E
PANTONE 2965 C
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#131E29
PANTONE 7547 C
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#002B49
PANTONE 7463 C
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to RAL Classic


#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Pantone TCX






Paint similar to PANTONE 303 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 303 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 303 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Valspar


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#252D31
Tempest's Teapot (M250)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Sherwin Williams


#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 8.82 (91.2% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 8.99 (91.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Benjamin Moore


#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 9.87 (90.1% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 10.70 (89.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Dunn-Edwards


#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 10.80 (89.2% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 11.79 (88.2% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 12.66 (87.3% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 12.72 (87.3% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 11.14 (88.9% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 12.02 (88.0% similar)
#2B4D68
Singing The Blues (PPG1159-7)
ΔE - 12.44 (87.6% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 12.74 (87.3% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 303 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 303 C to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 11.70 (88.3% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 12.38 (87.6% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 12.84 (87.2% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 12.92 (87.1% 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



002A3A
PANTONE 303 C

3A1000
Black Bean*


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 303 C - #002A3A?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 303 C - #002A3A is #3A1000, color name is Black Bean*
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 303 C - #002A3A?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 303 C - #002A3A is #3A1000, color name is Black Bean*.





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PANTONE 303 C - #002A3A Color Images and Patterns


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