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About PANTONE 8540 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 8540 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 8540 C is #844A4F, and the RGB color code is RGB(132, 74, 79).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 8540 C has a red value of 132, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.9% magenta, 40.2% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354.8° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 8540 C has a hue of 354.8° (degrees), 43.9 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 8540 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 8540 C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 8540 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 8540 C has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a 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 8540 C

Light Color


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Is PANTONE 8540 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 8540 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 8540 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(132, 74, 79)
Red
132 (51.8%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
43.94%
Yellow
40.15%
Key
48.24%

HSL

HSL(354.83deg, 28.2 %, 40.4 %)

Hue
354.83°
Saturation
28.16 %.
Lightness
40.39 %.

RYB

RYB(134, 112, 115)
Red
134 (52.5%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
115 (45.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
354.83°
Saturation
43.94 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.

HWB

H: 354.83°

W: 29.02 %

B: 48.24 %

XYZ

X : 13.38

Y : 10.37

Z : 8.69

YXY

Y1 : 10.37

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 48.24%

M : 70.98%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 10.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.1R 3.7/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 38.49

A : 25.18

B : 7.84

CIE-Lch

L : 38.49

C : 26.38

H : 17.28

CIE-Luv

L : 38.49

U : 38.32

V : 5.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.2

A : 17.8

B : 6.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 8540 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 8540 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.



#893F45
Cordovan
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#893843
Solid pink
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#704241
Deep Coffee
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Pantone PMS


#874B52
PANTONE 4985 C
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#7E4E4E
PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#77494D
PANTONE 4096 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to British Standard 4800




RAL Classic


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to RAL Classic


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 8540 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 8540 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.


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Sherwin Williams


#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#974953
Kirsch Red (SW 6313)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#863A42
Luxurious Red (SW 6314)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#723941
Fine Wine (SW 6307)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Behr


#88464A
Bolero (PPU1-12)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#7A4248
Spiced Wine (PPU1-13)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#8A4646
Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#8E4547
Haute Couture (MQ1-09)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Dunn-Edwards


#834C4B
Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#784D4C
Burnt Crimson (DEC 705)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Benjamin Moore


#7C4547
Plum Raisin (2082-20)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#83434F
Modern Romance (CSP-435)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#853F44
Pottery Red (2085-20)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#7E4A46
Sweet Rosy Brown (1302)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Valspar


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to Valspar


#8E484B
Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#7B433D
Red Henna (1008-7A)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#703D3D
Molten Sulphur (V080-6)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 8540 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 8540 C to PPG Paints


#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#8F4347
Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#723F45
Merlot (PPG13-04)
ΔE - 4.75 (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



844A4F
PANTONE 8540 C

4A847F
Wintergreen Dream*


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 8540 C - #844A4F?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 8540 C - #844A4F is #4A847F, color name is Wintergreen Dream*
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 8540 C - #844A4F?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 8540 C - #844A4F is #4A847F, color name is Wintergreen Dream*.





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PANTONE 8540 C - #844A4F Color Images and Patterns


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