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PANTONE 118
Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#B48F1FRGB:
180, 143, 31CMYK:
7, 28, 100, 30HSL:
45°, 83%, 71%Closest colors:
in RGB:
University of California Goldin PANTONE:
PANTONE 125in RAL Classic:
RAL 1027in RAL Design:
RAL 080 60 60in RAL Effect:
RAL 320-Min NCS:
NCS S 2060-G90Y 2024-09-21 Snargl 02:20
What color is PANTONE 118?
PANTONE 118 is a medium dark shade of yellow with a warm and earthy tone.
It has the following color values:
It is available in different Pantone products, such as formula guides, solid chips, and plastic chips.
PANTONE 118 is also close to the color of the sunflower, which symbolizes happiness, vitality, and optimism.
It has the following color values:
HEX: #B48F1F
RGB: 180, 143, 31
CMYK: 7, 28, 100, 30
HSL: 45°, 83%, 71%
It is available in different Pantone products, such as formula guides, solid chips, and plastic chips.
PANTONE 118 is also close to the color of the sunflower, which symbolizes happiness, vitality, and optimism.
Example of the palette with the PANTONE 118 color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
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RAL 9005
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RAL 1027
RAL 1011
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Funny stories about the 'PANTONE 118'
The Golden Thread of Pantone 118
Christian Storm was not your average shop assistant. With a keen eye for detail and an almost obsessive passion for colors, he saw his job at the industrial design store as more than just selling materials and supplies. For Christian, it was about the stories behind the colors, the emotions they evoked, and the impact they had on the world around them. His favorite color, the one he always gravitated towards, was Pantone 118 - a deep, golden-yellow shade that seemed to hum with a life of its own.
On the other side of town, Billy Abloh was finishing another long shift at the factory. He was a seasoned worker, known for his precision and reliability. His hands had shaped countless objects, from the mundane to the extraordinary, yet Billy had never really given much thought to the colors he worked with. To him, they were just the finishing touches, the final step in a process that began with raw materials and ended with a product rolling off the assembly line.
One day, Billy's factory received a large order for a new product line, one that required a specific color - Pantone 118. The factory manager handed Billy a sample swatch, instructing him to match it exactly. As he held the swatch under the harsh fluorescent lights, something about the color struck Billy as different. It wasn't just yellow; it had depth, warmth, and a certain richness that made it feel almost... alive.
Meanwhile, Christian had noticed an increase in customers asking about Pantone 118. Designers, architects, and even curious passersby seemed drawn to the color. It wasn't long before Christian began to wonder if there was something more to this shade. What was it about Pantone 118 that made it stand out?
Driven by curiosity, Christian decided to visit the factory where the color was being used. He arranged a tour, and soon found himself walking through the cavernous space, surrounded by the hum of machinery and the smell of oil and metal. It was there he met Billy.
At first, their conversation was casual - two men discussing the practicalities of color in industrial design. But as they talked, Christian began to notice the same thing that had struck him about Pantone 118. There was something in Billy's tone, a hint of reverence, as he described how the color seemed to "flow" onto the products, transforming them from ordinary objects into something more.
Christian suggested they conduct a little experiment. He wanted to see if there was a way to understand why Pantone 118 had such an effect on people. They decided to create two identical objects, one using Pantone 118 and the other a standard yellow. When they placed the objects side by side, the difference was undeniable. The object colored with Pantone 118 seemed to have a presence, a weight that drew the eye and held it.
As they pondered this, Billy mentioned a story he had heard from an old mentor at the factory. The mentor had once said that colors were like music - each one had a frequency, a vibration that resonated with people in different ways. Pantone 118, Billy speculated, might have a frequency that resonated with the human heart, making it feel warmer, more connected.
Intrigued, Christian took the idea further. He began researching the psychological impact of colors and found that golden-yellow tones, like Pantone 118, were often associated with optimism, energy, and creativity. They were colors of the sun, of light, of life itself. It made sense that such a color would have a powerful effect on people, even if they weren't consciously aware of it.
Billy, inspired by their discussions, started paying more attention to the colors he worked with. He began to see them not just as finishes, but as integral parts of the design process, capable of changing the way a product was perceived and experienced.
Christian and Billy's collaboration continued, and together they began to explore how Pantone 118 could be used in new and innovative ways. They designed a line of products that highlighted the color's unique qualities, creating pieces that were not only functional but also deeply resonant.
The story of Pantone 118 spread, and soon, others in the design and manufacturing world began to take notice. Christian and Billy's work became a testament to the power of color - not just as a visual element, but as a force that could shape emotions, experiences, and even the way people interacted with the world around them.
In the end, Pantone 118 became more than just a color. It was a symbol of the golden thread that connected art and industry, design and craftsmanship, heart and mind. And for Christian Storm and Billy Abloh, it was the beginning of a journey that would continue to inspire them both for years to come.
On the other side of town, Billy Abloh was finishing another long shift at the factory. He was a seasoned worker, known for his precision and reliability. His hands had shaped countless objects, from the mundane to the extraordinary, yet Billy had never really given much thought to the colors he worked with. To him, they were just the finishing touches, the final step in a process that began with raw materials and ended with a product rolling off the assembly line.
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One day, Billy's factory received a large order for a new product line, one that required a specific color - Pantone 118. The factory manager handed Billy a sample swatch, instructing him to match it exactly. As he held the swatch under the harsh fluorescent lights, something about the color struck Billy as different. It wasn't just yellow; it had depth, warmth, and a certain richness that made it feel almost... alive.
Meanwhile, Christian had noticed an increase in customers asking about Pantone 118. Designers, architects, and even curious passersby seemed drawn to the color. It wasn't long before Christian began to wonder if there was something more to this shade. What was it about Pantone 118 that made it stand out?
Driven by curiosity, Christian decided to visit the factory where the color was being used. He arranged a tour, and soon found himself walking through the cavernous space, surrounded by the hum of machinery and the smell of oil and metal. It was there he met Billy.
At first, their conversation was casual - two men discussing the practicalities of color in industrial design. But as they talked, Christian began to notice the same thing that had struck him about Pantone 118. There was something in Billy's tone, a hint of reverence, as he described how the color seemed to "flow" onto the products, transforming them from ordinary objects into something more.
Christian suggested they conduct a little experiment. He wanted to see if there was a way to understand why Pantone 118 had such an effect on people. They decided to create two identical objects, one using Pantone 118 and the other a standard yellow. When they placed the objects side by side, the difference was undeniable. The object colored with Pantone 118 seemed to have a presence, a weight that drew the eye and held it.
As they pondered this, Billy mentioned a story he had heard from an old mentor at the factory. The mentor had once said that colors were like music - each one had a frequency, a vibration that resonated with people in different ways. Pantone 118, Billy speculated, might have a frequency that resonated with the human heart, making it feel warmer, more connected.
Intrigued, Christian took the idea further. He began researching the psychological impact of colors and found that golden-yellow tones, like Pantone 118, were often associated with optimism, energy, and creativity. They were colors of the sun, of light, of life itself. It made sense that such a color would have a powerful effect on people, even if they weren't consciously aware of it.
Billy, inspired by their discussions, started paying more attention to the colors he worked with. He began to see them not just as finishes, but as integral parts of the design process, capable of changing the way a product was perceived and experienced.
Christian and Billy's collaboration continued, and together they began to explore how Pantone 118 could be used in new and innovative ways. They designed a line of products that highlighted the color's unique qualities, creating pieces that were not only functional but also deeply resonant.
The story of Pantone 118 spread, and soon, others in the design and manufacturing world began to take notice. Christian and Billy's work became a testament to the power of color - not just as a visual element, but as a force that could shape emotions, experiences, and even the way people interacted with the world around them.
In the end, Pantone 118 became more than just a color. It was a symbol of the golden thread that connected art and industry, design and craftsmanship, heart and mind. And for Christian Storm and Billy Abloh, it was the beginning of a journey that would continue to inspire them both for years to come.
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