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About PANTONE 3507 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 3507 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 3507 C is #ADCB00, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 203, 0).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 3507 C has a red value of 173, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 39.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 3507 C has a hue of 68.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 3507 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 3507 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 3507 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 3507 C has an LRV of nearly 52. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 3507 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of PANTONE 3507 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 3507 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 3507 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 3507 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 203, 0)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.78%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(68.87deg, 100.0 %, 39.8 %)

Hue
68.87°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
39.80 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 220, 48)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Yellow
220 (86.2%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
68.87°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 68.87°

W: 0.00 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 38.59

Y : 51.6

Z : 7.93

YXY

Y1 : 51.6

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.53

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 20.39%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 51.6 %

Munsell Color System

5GY 7.6/11.9

CIE-Lab

L : 77.04

A : -30.79

B : 76.91

CIE-Lch

L : 77.04

C : 82.84

H : 111.82

CIE-Luv

L : 77.04

U : -13.29

V : 87.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.83

A : -29.81

B : 43.74






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 3507 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 3507 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.



#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#9ACD32
Yellow Green
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Pantone PMS


#A8C700
PANTONE 3570 C
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#A7D500
PANTONE 2291 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C4D600
PANTONE 382 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to British Standard 4800


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 3507 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 3507 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.


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Benjamin Moore


#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#A4C700
Margarita (2026-20)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#97C100
Lime Green (2026-10)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 10.27 (89.7% similar)
#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 11.21 (88.8% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Valspar


#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.6% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Dunn-Edwards


#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to PPG Paints


#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#98BD3C
Funky Frog (PPG1221-7)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 3507 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 3507 C to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 9.61 (90.4% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 10.46 (89.5% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 10.55 (89.4% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 10.84 (89.2% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 3507 C - #ADCB00 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



ADCB00
PANTONE 3507 C

1E00CB
Medium Blue*


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 3507 C - #ADCB00?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 3507 C - #ADCB00 is #1E00CB, color name is Medium Blue*
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 3507 C - #ADCB00?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 3507 C - #ADCB00 is #1E00CB, color name is Medium Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 3507 C - #ADCB00 Color Images and Patterns


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