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About PANTONE 383 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 383 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 383 C is #A8AD00, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 173, 0).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 383 C has a red value of 168, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 383 C has a hue of 61.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 383 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 383 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 383 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 383 C has an LRV of nearly 38. 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 383 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of PANTONE 383 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 383 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 383 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 383 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 173, 0)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.89%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(61.73deg, 100.0 %, 33.9 %)

Hue
61.73°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.

RYB

RYB(82, 201, 56)
Red
82 (32.2%)
Yellow
201 (78.8%)
Blue
56 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.73°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 61.73°

W: 0.00 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 31.09

Y : 38.21

Z : 5.74

YXY

Y1 : 38.21

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.51

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 32.16%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 38.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 6.7/10.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.18

A : -18.32

B : 70.15

CIE-Lch

L : 68.18

C : 72.51

H : 104.63

CIE-Luv

L : 68.18

U : 2.02

V : 75.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.82

A : -18.4

B : 37.77






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 383 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 383 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 - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#8EAB12
Pea Green
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Pantone PMS


#9EA700
PANTONE 2305 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#ADA400
PANTONE 398 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to British Standard 4800


#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 383 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 383 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 383 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#96A52B
Sassy Green (6009-10)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to PPG Paints


#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#9AA22B
Lichen (PPG1219-7)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Benjamin Moore


#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#99B009
Dark Lime (2027-10)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 383 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 383 C to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 383 C - #A8AD00 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



A8AD00
PANTONE 383 C

0500AD
Zaffre*


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 383 C - #A8AD00?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 383 C - #A8AD00 is #0500AD, color name is Zaffre*
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 383 C - #A8AD00?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 383 C - #A8AD00 is #0500AD, color name is Zaffre*.





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PANTONE 383 C - #A8AD00 Color Images and Patterns


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