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About PANTONE 525 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 525 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 525 C is #572C5F, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 44, 95).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 525 C has a red value of 87, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.4% cyan, 53.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 290.6° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation, and 27.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 525 C has a hue of 290.6° (degrees), 53.7 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 525 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 525 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 525 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 525 C has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a very 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 525 C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE 525 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 525 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 525 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(87, 44, 95)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.42%
Magenta
53.68%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
62.75%

HSL

HSL(290.59deg, 36.7 %, 27.3 %)

Hue
290.59°
Saturation
36.69 %.
Lightness
27.25 %.

RYB

RYB(141, 115, 163)
Red
141 (55.2%)
Yellow
115 (45.3%)
Blue
163 (63.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
290.59°
Saturation
53.68 %.
Brightness / Value
37.25 %.

HWB

H: 290.59°

W: 17.25 %

B: 62.75 %

XYZ

X : 6.9

Y : 4.65

Z : 11.36

YXY

Y1 : 4.65

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 65.88%

M : 82.75%

Y : 62.75%


LRV

~ 4.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.3P 2.4/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 25.72

A : 28.7

B : -22.22

CIE-Lch

L : 25.72

C : 36.29

H : 322.25

CIE-Luv

L : 25.72

U : 17.11

V : -30.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 21.57

A : 19.31

B : -16.12






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 525 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 525 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.



#702963
Byzantium
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#563C5C
Old Heliotrope
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#5D3954
Dark Byzantium
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#733380
Maximum Purple
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Pantone PMS


#59315F
PANTONE 519 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#653165
PANTONE 2622 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#6D3566
PANTONE 8822 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#6A3460
PANTONE 7658 C
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to RAL Design






Paint similar to PANTONE 525 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 525 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.


Valspar


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Valspar


#553763
Purple Splendor (V038-6)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#633570
Comtesse (8001-2G)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#633457
Burnt Orchid (V039-6)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#5F4273
Hatter's Plush (M237)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Sherwin Williams


#5D395F
Kimono Violet (SW 6839)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#443757
Concord Grape (SW 6559)
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)
#624977
Impulsive Purple (SW 6832)
ΔE - 8.81 (91.2% similar)
#4D426E
Izmir Purple (SW 6825)
ΔE - 9.17 (90.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Benjamin Moore


#4D3354
Purplicious (CSP-465)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#523C68
Gentle Violet (2071-20)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#602E4E
Elderberry Wine (CSP-470)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#43334D
Exotic Purple (2071-10)
ΔE - 8.70 (91.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Dunn-Edwards


#643E65
Purple Odyssey (DEA 143)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#68457A
Palace Purple (DE 5993)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#61496E
Your Majesty (DE 5986)
ΔE - 8.92 (91.1% similar)
#663C55
Primitive Plum (DEA 195)
ΔE - 9.24 (90.8% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to PPG Paints


#654161
Royal Plum (PPG1178-7)
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)
#694878
Perfectly Purple (PPG1176-7)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)
#5F4561
Pansy Petal (PPG1177-7)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#4E4260
Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7)
ΔE - 9.68 (90.3% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 525 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 525 C to Behr


#674668
Sultana (P100-7)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)
#59476B
Proper Purple (P570-7)
ΔE - 8.98 (91.0% similar)
#64475E
Plum Rich (MQ5-35)
ΔE - 10.65 (89.3% similar)
#5A4A64
Paparazzi (M570-7)
ΔE - 11.13 (88.9% 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



572C5F
PANTONE 525 C

345F2C
Hunter 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 525 C - #572C5F?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 525 C - #572C5F is #345F2C, color name is Hunter 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 525 C - #572C5F?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 525 C - #572C5F is #345F2C, color name is Hunter Green*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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PANTONE 525 C - #572C5F Color Images and Patterns


PANTONE 525 C CMS vintage style bedroom interior
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PANTONE 525 C CMS exterior design modern house with walkway
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