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About PANTONE 556 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 556 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 556 C is #6FA287, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 162, 135).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 556 C has a red value of 111, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 31.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 16.7% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 148.2° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation, and 53.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 556 C has a hue of 148.2° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 556 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 556 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 556 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 556 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 556 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of PANTONE 556 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 556 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 556 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 556 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(111, 162, 135)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
31.48%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
16.67%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(148.24deg, 21.5 %, 53.5 %)

Hue
148.24°
Saturation
21.52 %.
Lightness
53.53 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 104, 94)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
104 (40.6%)
Blue
94 (36.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
148.24°
Saturation
31.48 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 148.24°

W: 43.53 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 23.85

Y : 30.97

Z : 27.64

YXY

Y1 : 30.97

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 56.47%

M : 36.47%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 31 %

Munsell Color System

3.2G 6.1/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.48

A : -22.92

B : 8.67

CIE-Lch

L : 62.48

C : 24.5

H : 159.27

CIE-Luv

L : 62.48

U : -25.07

V : 15.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.65

A : -20.89

B : 9.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 556 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 556 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.



#83A389
Catnip Green
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#5FA778
Shiny Shamrock
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Pantone PMS


#689881
PANTONE 2458 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#779E7C
PANTONE 10299 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#789F90
PANTONE 624 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to British Standard 4800


#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#739F6F
BS 14-D-41 - Green
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#829B76
BS 16-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Pantone TCX






Paint similar to PANTONE 556 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 556 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 556 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Behr


#74A690
Free Green (M420-5)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#7DAF94
Nature Green (MQ6-12)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#78A696
Patina (MQ6-38)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#749E8F
Regal View (M430-5)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to PPG Paints


#64A281
Plumosa (PPG1132-5)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#80AA95
Catnip (PPG1139-4)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#599C89
Derby Green (PPG1140-5)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#52A786
Laurel Wreath (PPG1228-5)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Valspar


#629C80
Salamander (6001-8B)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#76A984
King Theo (8002-33E)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#619B87
Harmony in Green (V063-4)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#7B9A7B
Scottish Highlands (V062-4)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Benjamin Moore


#759A80
Clearspring Green (HC-128)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#599E84
Alpine Trail (622)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#63A791
Medici Malachite (600)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#81A488
Winchester Sage (628)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Dunn-Edwards


#6CA178
Growth (DE 5670)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#4FA183
Inspiration Peak (DE 5691)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#819E84
Vineyard (DE 5648)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#5EAB81
Green Tourmaline (DET 524)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 556 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 556 C to Sherwin Williams


#81A595
Verdigreen (SW 9042)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#68A678
Eco Green (SW 6739)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#7D9B89
Parisian Patina (SW 9041)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% 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



6FA287
PANTONE 556 C

A26F8A
Mountbatten Pink (Plymouth Pink)*


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 556 C - #6FA287?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 556 C - #6FA287 is #A26F8A, color name is Mountbatten Pink (Plymouth Pink)*
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 556 C - #6FA287?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 556 C - #6FA287 is #A26F8A, color name is Mountbatten Pink (Plymouth Pink)*.





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PANTONE 556 C - #6FA287 Color Images and Patterns


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