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About PANTONE 4256 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 4256 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 4256 C is #AA9070, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 144, 112).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 4256 C has a red value of 170, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 34.1% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.1° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 55.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 4256 C has a hue of 33.1° (degrees), 34.1 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 4256 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 4256 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 4256 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 4256 C has an LRV of nearly 30. 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 4256 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of PANTONE 4256 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 4256 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 4256 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 4256 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 144, 112)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.29%
Yellow
34.12%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(33.1deg, 25.4 %, 55.3 %)

Hue
33.1°
Saturation
25.44 %.
Lightness
55.29 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 103, 70)
Red
72 (28.3%)
Yellow
103 (40.2%)
Blue
70 (27.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.1°
Saturation
34.12 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 33.1°

W: 43.92 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 29.48

Y : 29.66

Z : 19.5

YXY

Y1 : 29.66

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 43.53%

Y : 56.08%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.9Y 6.0/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.36

A : 4.98

B : 20.65

CIE-Lch

L : 61.36

C : 21.24

H : 76.44

CIE-Luv

L : 61.36

U : 18.67

V : 26.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.46

A : 1.29

B : 16.89






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 4256 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 4256 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.



#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)




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


RAL Design


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Pantone PMS


#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B29070
PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 4256 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 4256 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 4256 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Behr


#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B5936A
Baguette (MQ2-15)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to PPG Paints


#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B08A61
Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Sherwin Williams


#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Dunn-Edwards


#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B49161
Maple View (DE 6152)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Valspar


#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 4256 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 4256 C to Benjamin Moore


#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B6976C
Baked Cumin (1062)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B6906B
Autumn Leaf (1131)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% 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



AA9070
PANTONE 4256 C

708AAA
Shadow 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 4256 C - #AA9070?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 4256 C - #AA9070 is #708AAA, color name is Shadow 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 4256 C - #AA9070?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 4256 C - #AA9070 is #708AAA, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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