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About PANTONE 503 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 503 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 503 C is #E9C4C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(233, 196, 199).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 503 C has a red value of 233, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.1° (degrees), 45.7 % saturation, and 84.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 503 C has a hue of 355.1° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 503 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 503 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 503 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 503 C has an LRV of nearly 61. By LRV value, it is a 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 503 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 61 of PANTONE 503 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 503 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 503 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 503 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(233, 196, 199)
Red
233 (91.4%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.88%
Yellow
14.59%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(355.14deg, 45.7 %, 84.1 %)

Hue
355.14°
Saturation
45.68 %.
Lightness
84.12 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 45, 29)
Red
26 (10.2%)
Yellow
45 (17.6%)
Blue
29 (11.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355.14°
Saturation
15.88 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 355.14°

W: 76.86 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 63.65

Y : 60.93

Z : 62.44

YXY

Y1 : 60.93

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 8.63%

M : 23.14%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 60.9 %

Munsell Color System

2YR 8.1/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 82.34

A : 13.57

B : 3.39

CIE-Lch

L : 82.34

C : 13.99

H : 14.03

CIE-Luv

L : 82.34

U : 22.2

V : 2.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.06

A : 8.97

B : 7.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 503 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 503 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.



#F4C2C2
Baby Pink
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#F4C2C2
Tea Rose
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#E8CCD7
Queen Pink
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#F7BFBE
Spanish Pink
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Pantone PMS


#ECC7CD
PANTONE 196 C
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#E4BEC3
PANTONE 692 C
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#E5BAC1
PANTONE 502 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to British Standard 4800


#E7BDB4
BS 04-C-33 - Parisian Pink
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#F9BBCB
BS 02-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to RAL Design






Paint similar to PANTONE 503 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 503 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 503 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Behr


#EDC8CE
Funny Face (M140-2)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#F3CBCC
Angel Kiss (P160-1)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#F0C7CF
Sweetheart (P140-2)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#F3C6CC
Energetic Pink (P150-2)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to PPG Paints


#F5CDD2
Pleasing Pink (PPG1184-2)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#F7CCCD
Kendall Rose (PPG1185-2)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#EEC8D3
Pale Primrose (PPG1182-3)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Sherwin Williams


#E6BDBD
Lotus Flower (SW 6310)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#F1C6C4
Bella Pink (SW 6596)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#F0C1C6
Loveable (SW 6590)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#F1D2D7
Impatiens Petal (SW 6582)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Benjamin Moore


#F6C8CA
Authentic Pink (2006-60)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#E9CCD4
Pink Innocence (2082-60)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#FACBD0
Pastel Pink (2007-60)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#F9C6CC
Sweet 16 (1310)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Valspar


#EBBDBE
Tulip Petal (2001-4B)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#F9CDCF
Icing on the Cake (8001-10B)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#E3B8B9
Pink Pampas (V079-2)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#E0C4CC
Fragrant Orchid (1006-6B)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 503 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 503 C to Dunn-Edwards


#EDD1D3
Short and Sweet (DE 6023)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#FACFCC
Fairytale Dream (DE 5113)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#F4C0C6
Rose Reminder (DE 5093)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#FFD3CF
Girlie (DE 5135)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PANTONE 503 C - #E9C4C7 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



E9C4C7
PANTONE 503 C

C4E9E6
Powder 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 503 C - #E9C4C7?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 503 C - #E9C4C7 is #C4E9E6, color name is Powder 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 503 C - #E9C4C7?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 503 C - #E9C4C7 is #C4E9E6, color name is Powder Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 503 C - #E9C4C7 Color Images and Patterns


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