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About PANTONE 398 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 398 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 398 C is #ADA400, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 164, 0).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 398 C has a red value of 173, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 398 C has a hue of 56.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 398 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 398 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 398 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 398 C has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 398 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of PANTONE 398 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 398 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 398 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 398 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, 164, 0)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.20%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(56.88deg, 100.0 %, 33.9 %)

Hue
56.88°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 193, 55)
Red
91 (35.7%)
Yellow
193 (75.8%)
Blue
55 (21.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.88°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 56.88°

W: 0.00 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 30.51

Y : 35.44

Z : 5.23

YXY

Y1 : 35.44

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 35.69%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 35.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.3GY 6.5/14.8

CIE-Lab

L : 66.09

A : -11.47

B : 68.82

CIE-Lch

L : 66.09

C : 69.77

H : 99.46

CIE-Luv

L : 66.09

U : 11.51

V : 71.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.53

A : -12.69

B : 36.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 398 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 398 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.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 8.11 (91.9% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Pantone PMS


#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to British Standard 4800


#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 398 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 398 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.


Behr


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Behr


#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Dunn-Edwards


#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Valspar


#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to PPG Paints


#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Benjamin Moore


#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 398 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 398 C to Sherwin Williams


#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% 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



ADA400
PANTONE 398 C

0009AD
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 398 C - #ADA400?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 398 C - #ADA400 is #0009AD, 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 398 C - #ADA400?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 398 C - #ADA400 is #0009AD, color name is Zaffre*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 398 C - #ADA400 Color Images and Patterns


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