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PANTONE 4242 C Pantone PMS Color


Color Name: PANTONE 4242 C
Hex Color Code: #88764E
RGB Color Code: RGB(136, 118, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.2%, 42.6%, 46.7%





About PANTONE 4242 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 4242 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 4242 C is #88764E, and the RGB color code is RGB(136, 118, 78).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 4242 C has a red value of 136, a green value of 118, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 42.6% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.4° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 4242 C has a hue of 41.4° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 4242 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 4242 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 4242 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 4242 C has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 4242 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of PANTONE 4242 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 4242 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 4242 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 4242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(136, 118, 78)
Red
136 (53.3%)
Green
118 (46.3%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.24%
Yellow
42.65%
Key
46.67%

HSL

HSL(41.38deg, 27.1 %, 42.0 %)

Hue
41.38°
Saturation
27.10 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 127, 96)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Yellow
127 (49.9%)
Blue
96 (37.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.38°
Saturation
42.65 %.
Brightness / Value
53.33 %.

HWB

H: 41.38°

W: 30.59 %

B: 46.67 %

XYZ

X : 18.01

Y : 18.74

Z : 9.88

YXY

Y1 : 18.74

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 46.67%

M : 53.73%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 18.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.3Y 4.9/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 50.38

A : 1.04

B : 24.59

CIE-Lch

L : 50.38

C : 24.61

H : 87.59

CIE-Luv

L : 50.38

U : 13.92

V : 29.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.29

A : -1.51

B : 16.78






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 4242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 4242 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.



#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#918151
Dark Tan
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Pantone PMS


#84754E
PANTONE 871 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#8C7A4F
PANTONE 10343 C
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#85714D
PANTONE 872 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to British Standard 4800


#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#856B34
BS 08-B-25 - Beaver
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to RAL Classic


#7D765A
RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#817863
RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to PANTONE 4242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 4242 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 4242 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Dunn-Edwards


#857349
Mossy (DE 6189)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#8B7753
Burlap (DE 6175)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#7E7150
Camouflage (DEA 172)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#8E7D5D
Prairie Grove (DE 6195)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to PPG Paints


#8D794F
Rustic Ranch (PPG1104-6)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#847451
Woodbridge (PPG1102-6)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#887647
Pickled Okra (PPG1111-6)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#82714D
Outrigger (PPG1104-7)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Behr


#877547
Eden Prairie (PPU6-20)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#87784B
Green Tea Leaf (M330-7)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#86714A
African Plain (S320-7)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#896F40
Siam Gold (S310-7)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)





Valspar


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Valspar


#897A4D
Grassy Cliff (8004-22F)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#8A7C52
Mountain Olive (6007-4C)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#907850
Branching-Out Olive (V093-5)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#846F43
Olive Boat (V094-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Benjamin Moore


#8B7744
Foot Hills (2148-10)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#816F4E
Silken Moss (237)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#866F4B
Bittergreen (CSP-990)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#7F6C46
Aged Bronze (231)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 4242 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 4242 C to Sherwin Williams


#8E773F
Bengal Grass (SW 6411)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#877459
Verde Marrón (SW 9124)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#857C5D
Avocado (SW 2861)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#7A6841
Eminent Bronze (SW 6412)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% 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



88764E
PANTONE 4242 C

4E6088
Midnight Haze*


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 4242 C - #88764E?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 4242 C - #88764E is #4E6088, color name is Midnight Haze*
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 4242 C - #88764E?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 4242 C - #88764E is #4E6088, color name is Midnight Haze*.






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