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About PANTONE Violet C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE Violet C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE Violet C is #440099, and the RGB color code is RGB(68, 0, 153).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE Violet C has a red value of 68, a green value of 0, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.6% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 30.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE Violet C has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



PANTONE Violet C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE Violet C is a cool color.



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

PANTONE Violet C has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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 Violet C

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of PANTONE Violet C with dark and light Color





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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(68, 0, 153)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Green
0 (0.0%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
55.56%
Magenta
100.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(266.67deg, 100.0 %, 30.0 %)

Hue
266.67°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
30.00 %.

RYB

RYB(115, 75, 206)
Red
115 (44.9%)
Yellow
75 (29.3%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
266.67°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 266.67°

W: 0.00 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 8.13

Y : 3.53

Z : 30.39

YXY

Y1 : 3.53

X : 0.19

Y2 : 0.08

CMY

C : 73.33%

M : 100.00%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 3.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.3PB 2.1/19.8

CIE-Lab

L : 22.05

A : 56.33

B : -65.1

CIE-Lch

L : 22.05

C : 86.09

H : 310.87

CIE-Luv

L : 22.05

U : 4.55

V : -74.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.79

A : 44.41

B : -82.77






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE Violet 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.



#4B0082
Indigo
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#32127A
Persian Indigo (Regimental)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#120A8F
Ultramarine
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#0014A8
Zaffre
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)




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


Pantone PMS


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


#4E008E
PANTONE Medium Purple C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#33058D
PANTONE 2371 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#2E008B
PANTONE 2735 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#430098
Heroku Purple
ΔE - 0.19 (99.8% similar)




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


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


#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 13.45 (86.5% similar)
#433267
Sumptuous Purple (4010-10)
ΔE - 13.60 (86.4% similar)
#633570
Comtesse (8001-2G)
ΔE - 14.71 (85.3% similar)
#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 14.76 (85.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 13.55 (86.5% similar)
#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
ΔE - 13.92 (86.1% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 15.21 (84.8% similar)
#314D58
Seaworthy (SW 7620)
ΔE - 15.65 (84.4% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 14.40 (85.6% similar)
#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 14.65 (85.3% similar)
#445056
High Salute (PPG1039-7)
ΔE - 16.03 (84.0% similar)
#445055
Obsidian (PPG1035-7)
ΔE - 16.42 (83.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#304656
Gentleman's Gray (2062-20)
ΔE - 14.98 (85.0% similar)
#254455
Twilight (2058-10)
ΔE - 15.28 (84.7% similar)
#414F57
Brush Blue (CW-675)
ΔE - 15.30 (84.7% similar)
#233872
Blue (2066-10)
ΔE - 15.79 (84.2% similar)


Behr


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


#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 15.03 (85.0% similar)
#38515D
Restless Sea (PPU13-20)
ΔE - 15.63 (84.4% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 15.81 (84.2% similar)
#365360
Opera Glasses (MQ5-24)
ΔE - 16.58 (83.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#40535D
Slate Wall (DE 5797)
ΔE - 15.60 (84.4% similar)
#4F467E
Fresh Eggplant (DE 5944)
ΔE - 15.92 (84.1% similar)
#43535E
Nightfall (DE 5804)
ΔE - 16.20 (83.8% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 16.43 (83.6% 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



440099
PANTONE Violet C

559900
Olive Drab*


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 Violet C - #440099?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE Violet C - #440099 is #559900, color name is Olive Drab*
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 Violet C - #440099?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE Violet C - #440099 is #559900, color name is Olive Drab*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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