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About PANTONE 8243 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 8243 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 8243 C is #2B8799, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 135, 153).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 8243 C has a red value of 43, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 71.9% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 189.8° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation, and 38.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 8243 C has a hue of 189.8° (degrees), 71.9 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 8243 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 8243 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 8243 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 8243 C has an LRV of nearly 20. 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 8243 C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE 8243 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 8243 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 8243 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 135, 153)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
71.90%
Magenta
11.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(189.82deg, 56.1 %, 38.4 %)

Hue
189.82°
Saturation
56.12 %.
Lightness
38.43 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 97, 141)
Red
52 (20.3%)
Yellow
97 (38.2%)
Blue
141 (55.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
189.82°
Saturation
71.90 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 189.82°

W: 16.86 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 15.41

Y : 20.14

Z : 33.21

YXY

Y1 : 20.14

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 47.06%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 20.1 %

Munsell Color System

10BG 5.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 52

A : -20.45

B : -17.39

CIE-Lch

L : 52

C : 26.85

H : 220.39

CIE-Luv

L : 52

U : -33.85

V : -22.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.88

A : -17.25

B : -12.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 8243 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 8243 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.



#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#007791
Duck Blue
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 8.19 (91.8% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Pantone PMS


#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#008CA0
PANTONE 2230 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#008EAA
PANTONE 3135 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#4E8C9A
PANTONE 8242 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to RAL Classic


#058B8C
RAL 5018 - Turquoise Blue
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 8243 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 8243 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 8243 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Behr


#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#0089A0
Aruba Blue (P480-6)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#408E99
Prophetic Sea (MQ6-34)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#347D8B
Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Benjamin Moore


#2C8392
Salzburg Blue (755)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#008299
Pacific Palisades (762)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#0493A7
Meridian Blue (761)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Valspar


#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#3C8B95
Tropical Oasis (5004-8B)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Sherwin Williams


#018498
Cruising (SW 6782)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#01819E
Blue Mosque (SW 6789)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#217786
Great Falls (SW 6495)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#2F778B
Loch Blue (SW 6502)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to PPG Paints


#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#1B7D8D
Bermuda (PPG1150-6)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#007A91
Bimini Blue (PPG1235-7)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 8243 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 8243 C to Dunn-Edwards


#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#1E8CAB
Mediterranean Sea (DE 5830)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#007B90
By the Bayou (DE 5782)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% 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



2B8799
PANTONE 8243 C

993D2B
Chestnut*


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 8243 C - #2B8799?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 8243 C - #2B8799 is #993D2B, color name is Chestnut*
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 8243 C - #2B8799?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 8243 C - #2B8799 is #993D2B, color name is Chestnut*.





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PANTONE 8243 C - #2B8799 Color Images and Patterns


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