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About PANTONE 488 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 488 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 488 C is #ECBAA8, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 186, 168).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 488 C has a red value of 236, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 28.8% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.9° (degrees), 64.2 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 488 C has a hue of 15.9° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 488 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 488 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 488 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 488 C has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 488 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of PANTONE 488 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 488 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 488 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 488 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 186, 168)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.19%
Yellow
28.81%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(15.88deg, 64.2 %, 79.2 %)

Hue
15.88°
Saturation
64.15 %.
Lightness
79.22 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 66, 29)
Red
37 (14.3%)
Yellow
66 (25.8%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.88°
Saturation
28.81 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 15.88°

W: 65.88 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 59.22

Y : 55.78

Z : 44.69

YXY

Y1 : 55.78

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 27.06%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 55.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.3YR 7.8/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 79.49

A : 15.47

B : 16

CIE-Lch

L : 79.49

C : 22.25

H : 45.97

CIE-Luv

L : 79.49

U : 33.22

V : 19.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.68

A : 10.84

B : 16.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 488 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 488 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.



#E8C3BA
Chilean Pink
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#FEBAAD
Melon
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#DDC0B4
Nude Pink
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#FFCBC4
Flesh
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Pantone PMS


#E6BAA8
PANTONE 7415 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#EABEB0
PANTONE 7520 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#E1B7A7
PANTONE 7513 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to British Standard 4800


#E7BDB4
BS 04-C-33 - Parisian Pink
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 488 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 488 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 488 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Behr


#EDB9AD
Carnation Coral (M170-3)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#F4B6A8
Pink Mimosa (P180-3)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#F8C8BB
Sherbet Fruit (P180-2)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to PPG Paints


#F0B9A9
Sweet Sheba (PPG1194-4)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#ECBDB0
Georgia Peach (PPG1063-4)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#EFC1B5
New Clay (PPG1192-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#ECBCB2
Peach Beige (PPG1064-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Sherwin Williams


#F1BFB1
Jazz Age Coral (SW 0058)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#F2B8A7
Jovial (SW 6611)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#F3C1AB
Cosmetic Peach (SW 6618)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#E3B5A8
Mellow Coral (SW 6324)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Dunn-Edwards


#F5BFB2
Rustique (DE 5149)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#EFC5B5
Brilliant Beige (DE 5184)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#E7C0AD
Retro Peach (DEC 703)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Valspar


#E1B9AD
Semi-Precious (2001-8B)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#ECB8AE
Spring Linen (2002-6C)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#FDC3B3
Mermaid Cheeks (P042)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#F2C9BA
Pale Satin Peach (2003-6C)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 488 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 488 C to Benjamin Moore


#EEC2B7
August Sunrise (030)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#FFC5B5
Salmon Peach (2013-50)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#FBBEB2
Pink Canopy (010)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#E8C5B8
Sweet Romance (1192)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 488 C - #ECBAA8 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



ECBAA8
PANTONE 488 C

A8DAEC
Light 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 488 C - #ECBAA8?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 488 C - #ECBAA8 is #A8DAEC, color name is Light 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 488 C - #ECBAA8?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 488 C - #ECBAA8 is #A8DAEC, color name is Light Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 488 C - #ECBAA8 Color Images and Patterns


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