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About PANTONE 493 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 493 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 493 C is #DC8699, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 134, 153).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 493 C has a red value of 220, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.1% magenta, 30.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 346.7° (degrees), 55.1 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 493 C has a hue of 346.7° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 493 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 493 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 493 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 493 C has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 493 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of PANTONE 493 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 493 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 493 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 493 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 134, 153)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.09%
Yellow
30.45%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(346.74deg, 55.1 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
346.74°
Saturation
55.13 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 61, 52)
Red
68 (26.6%)
Yellow
61 (23.9%)
Blue
52 (20.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
346.74°
Saturation
39.09 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 346.74°

W: 52.55 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 43.79

Y : 34.57

Z : 34.5

YXY

Y1 : 34.57

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 47.45%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 34.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.1R 6.4/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 65.41

A : 35.27

B : 4.01

CIE-Lch

L : 65.41

C : 35.5

H : 6.49

CIE-Luv

L : 65.41

U : 55.48

V : -0.92

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.79

A : 30.06

B : 6.36






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 493 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 493 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.



#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#E18E96
Ruddy Pink
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#E68FAC
Charm Pink
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#F091A9
Mauvelous
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Pantone PMS


#E68699
PANTONE 701 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#CF889D
PANTONE 4071 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#DD878D
PANTONE 2445 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to RAL Classic


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 493 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 493 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.


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Benjamin Moore


#D48295
Precious Pink (2084-40)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#DC8C9B
Pink Blossom (2081-40)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#EB8496
Gypsy Rose (1327)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#EB8A99
Autumn Red (2087-40)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to PPG Paints


#D6859F
Primrose (PPG1182-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#E585A5
Rose Glory (PPG1181-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#E68E96
Pink Flambe (PPG1186-4)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#D1768C
Razzberries (PPG1183-5)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Behr


#D47F8D
I Pink I Can (P140-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#D08995
Fruit Cocktail (M140-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#D37C99
Little Bow Pink (P130-5)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Sherwin Williams


#E392A1
Jaipur Pink (SW 6577)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#D47C8C
Tuberose (SW 6578)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#EB92A3
Cheery (SW 6584)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#DD7788
Coming up Roses (SW 6585)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Valspar


#CD8999
Sianna Rose (V041-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#D6798D
Reflecting Rose (1007-3B)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#E18D94
Strawberry Moon (8001-9D)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#E68BAB
Double Bubble (V004-2)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 493 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 493 C to Dunn-Edwards


#F3879C
Posy Petal (DE 5067)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#D182A0
Heirloom Rose (DE 5032)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#CF758A
First Love (DE 5053)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#E398AF
Love Potion (DE 5052)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% 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



DC8699
PANTONE 493 C

86DCC9
Pearl Aqua*


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 493 C - #DC8699?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 493 C - #DC8699 is #86DCC9, color name is Pearl Aqua*
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 493 C - #DC8699?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 493 C - #DC8699 is #86DCC9, color name is Pearl Aqua*.





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PANTONE 493 C - #DC8699 Color Images and Patterns


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