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PANTONE 8242 C Pantone PMS Color


Color Name: PANTONE 8242 C
Hex Color Code: #4E8C9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(78, 140, 154)
CMYK Values*: 49.4%, 9.1%, 0.0%, 39.6%





About PANTONE 8242 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 8242 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 8242 C is #4E8C9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 140, 154).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 8242 C has a red value of 78, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.4% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.1° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 8242 C has a hue of 191.1° (degrees), 49.4 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 8242 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 8242 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 8242 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 8242 C has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 8242 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of PANTONE 8242 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 8242 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 8242 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 8242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(78, 140, 154)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.35%
Magenta
9.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(191.05deg, 32.8 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
191.05°
Saturation
32.76 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 90, 121)
Red
52 (20.4%)
Yellow
90 (35.4%)
Blue
121 (47.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
191.05°
Saturation
49.35 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 191.05°

W: 30.59 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 18.35

Y : 22.71

Z : 33.99

YXY

Y1 : 22.71

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 69.41%

M : 45.10%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 22.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.6BG 5.3/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 54.77

A : -16.05

B : -13.65

CIE-Lch

L : 54.77

C : 21.07

H : 220.38

CIE-Luv

L : 54.77

U : -27.47

V : -17.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.65

A : -14.65

B : -8.93






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 8242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 8242 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.



#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Pantone PMS


#508590
PANTONE 2212 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#4F868E
PANTONE 5483 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to RAL Design




RAL Classic


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to RAL Classic


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to PANTONE 8242 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 8242 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 8242 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Behr


#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#5B9099
Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Dunn-Edwards


#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#618B97
Bell Blue (DET 554)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Valspar


#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#618F99
Flood Tide (5001-6A)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Sherwin Williams


#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#5B96A2
Lakeshore (SW 6494)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#679199
Mountain Stream (SW 7612)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to Benjamin Moore


#50939D
Rendezvous Bay (726)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#56858C
Baltic Sea (CSP-680)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#5598A9
Blue Toile (748)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 8242 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 8242 C to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% 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



4E8C9A
PANTONE 8242 C

9A5C4E
Redwood*


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 8242 C - #4E8C9A?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 8242 C - #4E8C9A is #9A5C4E, color name is Redwood*
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 8242 C - #4E8C9A?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 8242 C - #4E8C9A is #9A5C4E, color name is Redwood*.






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PANTONE 8242 C - #4E8C9A Color Images and Patterns


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