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About PANTONE 500 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 500 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 500 C is #C6858F, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 133, 143).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 500 C has a red value of 198, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.8% magenta, 27.8% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 350.8° (degrees), 36.3 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 500 C has a hue of 350.8° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 500 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 500 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 500 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 500 C has an LRV of nearly 31. 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 500 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of PANTONE 500 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 500 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 500 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 500 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 133, 143)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.83%
Yellow
27.78%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(350.77deg, 36.3 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
350.77°
Saturation
36.31 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(70, 71, 62)
Red
70 (27.5%)
Yellow
71 (28.0%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
350.77°
Saturation
32.83 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 350.77°

W: 52.16 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 36.63

Y : 30.76

Z : 29.99

YXY

Y1 : 30.76

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 47.84%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 30.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.1R 6.1/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 62.31

A : 26.34

B : 4.88

CIE-Lch

L : 62.31

C : 26.79

H : 10.5

CIE-Luv

L : 62.31

U : 41.59

V : 2.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.47

A : 20.83

B : 6.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 500 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 500 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 - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#E18E96
Ruddy Pink
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Pantone PMS


#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#D0858A
PANTONE 2446 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#CF889D
PANTONE 4071 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to RAL Classic


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 500 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 500 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 500 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Benjamin Moore


#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#C78086
Genuine Pink (2005-40)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Behr


#D08995
Fruit Cocktail (M140-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C67D84
Enamored (M150-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#D47F8D
I Pink I Can (P140-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BF7D80
Chick Flick (MQ1-12)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Valspar


#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#CD8999
Sianna Rose (V041-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Sherwin Williams


#CF8A8D
Memorable Rose (SW 6311)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D47C8C
Tuberose (SW 6578)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#AE8087
Audrey's Blush (SW 9001)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to Dunn-Edwards


#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D28085
Victorian Rouge (DE 5095)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#CF758A
First Love (DE 5053)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#B7737D
Hollyhock Bloom (DET 417)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 500 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 500 C to PPG Paints


#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#D1768C
Razzberries (PPG1183-5)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 500 C - #C6858F 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



C6858F
PANTONE 500 C

85C6BC
Middle Blue 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 500 C - #C6858F?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 500 C - #C6858F is #85C6BC, color name is Middle Blue 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 500 C - #C6858F?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 500 C - #C6858F is #85C6BC, color name is Middle Blue Green*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 500 C - #C6858F Color Images and Patterns


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