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About PANTONE 4201 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 4201 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 4201 C is #50685D, and the RGB color code is RGB(80, 104, 93).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 4201 C has a red value of 80, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 10.6% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 152.5° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 36.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 4201 C has a hue of 152.5° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 4201 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 4201 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 4201 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 4201 C has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a 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 4201 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of PANTONE 4201 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 4201 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 4201 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 4201 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(80, 104, 93)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.08%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
10.58%
Key
59.22%

HSL

HSL(152.5deg, 13.0 %, 36.1 %)

Hue
152.5°
Saturation
13.04 %.
Lightness
36.08 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 133, 139)
Red
101 (39.7%)
Yellow
133 (52.3%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
152.5°
Saturation
23.08 %.
Brightness / Value
40.78 %.

HWB

H: 152.5°

W: 31.37 %

B: 59.22 %

XYZ

X : 10.23

Y : 12.4

Z : 12.21

YXY

Y1 : 12.4

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 68.63%

M : 59.22%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 12.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.8G 4.0/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 41.84

A : -11.44

B : 3.28

CIE-Lch

L : 41.84

C : 11.9

H : 164

CIE-Luv

L : 41.84

U : -11.96

V : 5.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.21

A : -9.73

B : 4.09






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 4201 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 4201 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.



#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#465945
Gray Asparagus
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Pantone PMS


#5A6C61
PANTONE 4200 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#59695D
PANTONE 4199 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#3E5D58
PANTONE 5477 C
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to British Standard 4800


#3D6C62
BS 18-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 4201 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 4201 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.


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Dunn-Edwards


#53665A
Deep in the Jungle (DE 5720)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#486358
Pine Haven (DE 5713)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#456252
Mission Jewel (DET 539)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#5E6C62
Windrock (DE 6300)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Valspar


#4F6D5F
Mallard (8003-35F)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#445C4C
Billiard Room (5005-6C)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#485A50
Jade Sea (V099-6)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#415A51
Canadian Fir (5004-4C)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Behr


#546D66
Chelsea Garden (MQ6-39)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#4D6052
Congo (PPU11-20)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#475F57
Rainforest (M440-7)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#51645F
Blue Fir (S430-7)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Benjamin Moore


#486055
Lafayette Green (HC-135)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#5B6A5B
Holiday Wreath (447)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#5A7169
Jack Pine (692)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#4D634E
Martha's Vineyard (630)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to PPG Paints


#54645C
Obligation (PPG1135-7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#4F6450
Still Searching (PPG13-31)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#4C726B
Smoky Emerald (PPG1143-6)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 4201 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 4201 C to Sherwin Williams


#5E706A
Rocky River (SW 6215)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#626E60
Basil (SW 6194)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#45584D
Billiard Green (SW 0016)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 4201 C - #50685D 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



50685D
PANTONE 4201 C

68505B
Eggplant (Aubergine)*


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 4201 C - #50685D?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 4201 C - #50685D is #68505B, color name is Eggplant (Aubergine)*
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 4201 C - #50685D?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 4201 C - #50685D is #68505B, color name is Eggplant (Aubergine)*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 4201 C - #50685D Color Images and Patterns


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