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About PANTONE 437 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 437 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 437 C is #7B6469, and the RGB color code is RGB(123, 100, 105).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 437 C has a red value of 123, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 347° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 43.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 437 C has a hue of 347° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 437 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 437 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 437 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 437 C has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 437 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of PANTONE 437 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 437 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 437 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 437 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(123, 100, 105)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.70%
Yellow
14.63%
Key
51.76%

HSL

HSL(346.96deg, 10.3 %, 43.7 %)

Hue
346.96°
Saturation
10.31 %.
Lightness
43.73 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 107, 114)
Red
101 (39.5%)
Yellow
107 (42.0%)
Blue
114 (44.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
346.96°
Saturation
18.70 %.
Brightness / Value
48.24 %.

HWB

H: 346.96°

W: 39.22 %

B: 51.76 %

XYZ

X : 15.28

Y : 14.35

Z : 15.33

YXY

Y1 : 14.35

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 51.76%

M : 60.78%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 14.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.2R 4.3/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 44.72

A : 10.1

B : 0.65

CIE-Lch

L : 44.72

C : 10.12

H : 3.71

CIE-Luv

L : 44.72

U : 13.48

V : -0.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.88

A : 5.71

B : 2.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 437 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 437 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.



#7E5E60
Deep Taupe
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#796878
Old Lavender
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#645452
Wenge
ΔE - 8.15 (91.9% similar)
#915F6D
Raspberry Glace
ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Pantone PMS


#7B605E
PANTONE 4091 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#826B69
PANTONE 2476 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#796271
PANTONE 8463 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to British Standard 4800


#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 437 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 437 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 437 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Dunn-Edwards


#806568
Amazing Amethyst (DE 6013)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#825E61
Ripe Plum (DE 6020)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#78615C
Raisin in the Sun (DE 6034)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#745E6F
Plum Wine (DE 5978)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Behr


#786465
Tibetan Temple (PPU1-03)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#82696A
Raisin In The Sun (N120-6)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#725F6C
Smoked Mulberry (MQ1-38)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#775859
Czarina (MQ1-48)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Benjamin Moore


#765F61
Pinch of Spice (1449)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#7F6868
Mink Violet (1252)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#7C6A73
Bonne Nuit (AF-635)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#6F5B5C
Amazon Soil (2115-30)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Sherwin Williams


#7E696A
Patchwork Plum (SW 0022)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#6F5C5F
Poetry Plum (SW 6019)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#76595D
River Rouge (SW 6026)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#6D595A
Deepest Mauve (SW 0005)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to Valspar


#826466
Smoked Mulberry (1004-7B)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#836468
Mauving Up (V078-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#766769
Gray Grape (V126-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#7C6C72
Simple Plum (1001-7B)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 437 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 437 C to PPG Paints


#846C76
Velvet Slipper (PPG1046-6)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#7C6B76
Purple Dusk (PPG13-19)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#6A6472
Silverado (PPG1172-6)
ΔE - 8.06 (91.9% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 437 C - #7B6469 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



7B6469
PANTONE 437 C

647B76
Gray Green*


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 437 C - #7B6469?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 437 C - #7B6469 is #647B76, color name is Gray Green*
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 437 C - #7B6469?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 437 C - #7B6469 is #647B76, color name is Gray Green*.





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PANTONE 437 C - #7B6469 Color Images and Patterns


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