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About PANTONE 432 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 432 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 432 C is #333F48, and the RGB color code is RGB(51, 63, 72).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 432 C has a red value of 51, a green value of 63, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.2% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 71.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation, and 24.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 432 C has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation and 28.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 432 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 432 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 432 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 432 C has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a very 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 432 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 5 of PANTONE 432 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 432 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 432 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 432 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(51, 63, 72)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Green
63 (24.7%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.17%
Magenta
12.50%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
71.76%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 17.1 %, 24.1 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
17.07 %.
Lightness
24.12 %.

RYB

RYB(141, 156, 179)
Red
141 (55.3%)
Yellow
156 (61.3%)
Blue
179 (70.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
29.17 %.
Brightness / Value
28.24 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 20.00 %

B: 71.76 %

XYZ

X : 4.31

Y : 4.73

Z : 6.82

YXY

Y1 : 4.73

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 80.00%

M : 75.29%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 4.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.8B 2.5/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 25.94

A : -2.45

B : -7.1

CIE-Lch

L : 25.94

C : 7.51

H : 250.96

CIE-Luv

L : 25.94

U : -5.91

V : -7.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 21.74

A : -2.64

B : -3.37






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 432 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 432 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.



#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#2D383A
Outer Space
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Pantone PMS


#2B3D43
PANTONE 8503 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to RAL Classic


#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to British Standard 4800


#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to RAL Design






Paint similar to PANTONE 432 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 432 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.


Valspar


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Valspar


#39444D
Dutch Licorice (4008-4C)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#343E49
Gotham Gray (4009-3)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#3A4044
Chimney Smoke (4010-1)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Benjamin Moore


#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#373C41
Soot (2129-20)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#33383E
After Midnight (CSP-630)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#404B54
Blue Note (2129-30)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Sherwin Williams


#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#3D4450
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to PPG Paints


#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Behr


#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 432 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 432 C to Dunn-Edwards


#3F4855
Parisian Night (DEA 184)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#444D56
Deepest Sea (DE 5825)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% 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



333F48
PANTONE 432 C

483C33
Dark Lava*


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 432 C - #333F48?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 432 C - #333F48 is #483C33, color name is Dark Lava*
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 432 C - #333F48?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 432 C - #333F48 is #483C33, color name is Dark Lava*.





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PANTONE 432 C - #333F48 Color Images and Patterns


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