About PANTONE 390 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 390 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 390 C is #B5BD00, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 189, 0).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 390 C has a red value of 181, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 62.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 37.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 390 C has a hue of 62.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 390 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 390 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 390 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 390 C has an LRV of nearly 46. 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 390 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of PANTONE 390 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 390 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 390 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 390 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 189, 0)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.23%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(62.54deg, 100.0 %, 37.1 %)

Hue
62.54°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
37.06 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 208, 46)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Yellow
208 (81.6%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
62.54°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 62.54°

W: 0.00 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 37.25

Y : 46.22

Z : 6.96

YXY

Y1 : 46.22

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.51

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 25.88%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 46.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 7.2/36

CIE-Lab

L : 73.69

A : -20.67

B : 74.67

CIE-Lch

L : 73.69

C : 77.48

H : 105.47

CIE-Luv

L : 73.69

U : 0.45

V : 81.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.98

A : -21.16

B : 41.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 390 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 390 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 - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#8EAB12
Pea Green
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Pantone PMS


#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 0.62 (99.4% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to British Standard 4800


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to PANTONE 390 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 390 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.


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Benjamin Moore


#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B4CA00
Bright Lime (2025-10)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)





Valspar


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 390 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 390 C to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% 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



B5BD00
PANTONE 390 C

0800BD
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 390 C - #B5BD00?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 390 C - #B5BD00 is #0800BD, 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 390 C - #B5BD00?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 390 C - #B5BD00 is #0800BD, color name is Medium Blue*.






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PANTONE 390 C - #B5BD00 Color Images and Patterns


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