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About PANTONE 688 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 688 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 688 C is #A76389, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 99, 137).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 688 C has a red value of 167, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 18.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 326.5° (degrees), 27.9 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 688 C has a hue of 326.5° (degrees), 40.7 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 688 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 688 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 688 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 688 C has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 688 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of PANTONE 688 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 688 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 688 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 688 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 99, 137)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
40.72%
Yellow
17.96%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(326.47deg, 27.9 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
326.47°
Saturation
27.87 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 72, 91)
Red
89 (35.0%)
Yellow
72 (28.1%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
326.47°
Saturation
40.72 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 326.47°

W: 38.82 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 24.91

Y : 18.95

Z : 26.01

YXY

Y1 : 18.95

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 61.18%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 18.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.9RP 4.9/7

CIE-Lab

L : 50.62

A : 32.82

B : -9.23

CIE-Lch

L : 50.62

C : 34.09

H : 344.29

CIE-Luv

L : 50.62

U : 39.21

V : -18.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.53

A : 26

B : -4.96






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 688 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 688 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.



#915C83
Antique Fuchsia
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#9E5E6F
Rose Dust
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#914E75
Sugar Plum
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Pantone PMS


#A76590
PANTONE 4082 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B06C96
PANTONE 681 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B55C80
PANTONE 7432 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to British Standard 4800


#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#965579
BS 24-E-56 - Violet
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#8C6991
BS 24-C-38 - Amethyst
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to RAL Classic


#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 688 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 688 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 688 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Valspar


#AE668E
Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#996084
Berry Pretty (V040-5)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#9B6F8F
Cali Lily (V039-5)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Behr


#A06582
Love Poem (M120-6)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A15D8C
Wild Berry (P110-6)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#956C87
Sophisticated Lilac (M110-6)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Dunn-Edwards


#AE5883
Vivid Violet (DE 5012)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#B35E97
Brandywine (DE 5005)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#9D5C75
Rosewine (DE 5019)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#B96482
Raspberry Parfait (DE 5033)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to PPG Paints




Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Benjamin Moore


#9E5774
Fashion Rose (1356)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#8F6483
Plum Perfect (1371)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#8D6782
Lazy Afternoon (1378)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 688 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 688 C to Sherwin Williams


#B54D7F
Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#A2566F
Ruby Shade (SW 6572)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#92576F
Grandeur Plum (SW 6565)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#9E6D79
Moss Rose (SW 6291)
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% 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



A76389
PANTONE 688 C

63A781
Shiny Shamrock*


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 688 C - #A76389?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 688 C - #A76389 is #63A781, color name is Shiny Shamrock*
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 688 C - #A76389?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 688 C - #A76389 is #63A781, color name is Shiny Shamrock*.





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PANTONE 688 C - #A76389 Color Images and Patterns


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