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PANTONE 252

Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#B876AC
RGB:
184, 118, 172
CMYK:
27, 67, 0, 0
HSL:
311°, 36%, 72%
Closest colors:
in RGB:
Opera mauve
in PANTONE:
PANTONE 681
in RAL Classic:
RAL 4009
in RAL Design:
RAL 330 60 30
in RAL Effect:
RAL 520-M
What color is PANTONE 252? The Great Pantone 252 Conundrum
2024-09-03 Snargl 02:20

What color is PANTONE 252?

Woman in a purple dress with flowers on the wall behind her and a blue background behind her with a black and white stripe
Purple vase with purple flowers in it on a window sill next to a window sill with yellow flowers. Example of #B876AC color.
Giant purple demon standing on top of a hill next to a cliff side in a desert area with a sky background
PANTONE 252 color example: Purple flower with green leaves on a white background with a yellow center in the center of the flower
Purple jacket with a black zipper on it and a black button on the bottom of the jacket
Woman with purple hair and a purple dress on her body is posing for a picture with curly hair. Example of CMYK 27,67,0,0 color.
PANTONE 252 is a medium light shade of magenta with a slight purple tint.

It has the following color values:
  • Hexadecimal: #B876AC

  • RGB: 184, 118, 172

  • CMYK: 27, 67, 0, 0

  • HSL: 311°, 36%, 72%

PANTONE 252 can be used for various purposes, such as graphic design, fashion, home decor, and plastics.

It is available in different Pantone products, such as formula guides, solid chips, and plastic chips.

PANTONE 252 is also known as PANTONE 252 C, where C stands for coated paper.

This means that the color is printed on glossy paper, which affects how the color appears.

Example of the palette with the PANTONE 252 color

Picture with primary colors of Rose vale, Sky magenta, Onyx, Lavender gray and Dark slate blue
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...
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Funny stories about the 'PANTONE 252'

The Great Pantone 252 Conundrum

Once upon a time, in the bustling metropolis of Chromatopolis, there lived an artist named Ravindra Smith. Ravindra was not your average artist - he was a color alchemist, a maestro of hues, and the undisputed champion of the "Annual Paint and Sip" contest. His talent for transforming blank canvases into masterpieces was legendary, and his studio was a haven for all things vibrant. Yet, there was one color that had always eluded him: Pantone 252.

Pantone 252 was an enigmatic shade of purple, rumored to possess the power to mesmerize anyone who gazed upon it. It was said that the color could make even the most mundane objects appear glamorous, and Ravindra had long dreamed of harnessing its power for a trademark design that would be the talk of Chromatopolis.
Living room with purple walls and a white coffee table and a purple couch and chair with pillows

One sunny afternoon, as Ravindra was experimenting with a new shade of teal, his doorbell rang. Standing there was Donna Gonzalez, the most sought-after top model in the world. With her flowing golden hair and dazzling smile, she was the epitome of perfection. But today, Donna was not smiling. Her eyes were wide with panic as she clutched a swatch of fabric in her hand.

"Ravindra, you have to help me!" she cried, barging into his studio. "The designers for my new clothing line are insisting on using Pantone 252 for the trademark, but they can't seem to get it right! Everything they try either looks like a washed-out grape or an overripe eggplant. I need you to save my career!"

Ravindra, always up for a challenge, stroked his beard thoughtfully. "Pantone 252, you say? The elusive purple that’s more mystical than a unicorn in a disco? I’ve been meaning to crack that code for years! But why would they want to use that particular color for a trademark?"

Donna hesitated, then whispered, "They say it's the only color that makes me look even more stunning. They claim it highlights my eyes, enhances my cheekbones, and - get this - makes me 3% taller!"

Ravindra nodded solemnly. "Pantone 252 is a powerful shade, indeed. But if we’re going to tackle this, we need to go to the source. To the Pantone Elders."

The Pantone Elders were a secretive group of color sages who lived high in the mountains of Hueburgh. They guarded the secrets of every shade in existence and were known for their cryptic advice. Ravindra and Donna set off on their journey, armed with paintbrushes, sketchpads, and a thermos of strong coffee (because, naturally, color alchemy was exhausting work).

After days of hiking and several encounters with overly enthusiastic mountain goats, they reached the Pantone Elders' temple. The Elders, draped in robes of every color imaginable, greeted them with knowing smiles.

"Ah, Ravindra Smith and Donna Gonzalez," said the Elder in a robe of radiant orange. "We’ve been expecting you. You seek the secret of Pantone 252?"

"Indeed," Ravindra replied, trying to sound confident despite being out of breath. "We need to harness its power for Donna's new trademark design."

The Elders exchanged glances and then burst into laughter. "Pantone 252? Oh, you poor souls! No one truly controls Pantone 252; it controls you!"
Woman with purple hair and jewelry on her head and a tree in the background with leaves in the foreground. Color #B876AC.

Donna frowned. "What do you mean? It’s just a color!"

"Ah, but it’s more than that," the Elder in a deep blue robe explained. "Pantone 252 is alive! It chooses where it will reveal its true brilliance. It may be in a dress, a logo, or even the feathers of a tropical bird. But it never stays still, and it never does what you expect."

Ravindra was undeterred. "Then tell us, how can we coax it into our design? There must be a way!"

The Elders huddled together, whispering in tones that sounded like a mix of poetry and paint swatches. Finally, they turned back to Ravindra and Donna.

"To harness Pantone 252, you must dance the Dance of the Purple Pansy under the light of a full moon. Only then will the color reveal its true form to you."

Donna raised an eyebrow. "You want us to dance… like flowers?"

The Elders nodded gravely. "Precisely. And it must be done with absolute sincerity and joy, or the color will slip through your fingers like sand."

Ravindra and Donna exchanged glances, shrugged, and decided to give it a try. That night, under a full moon, they danced in a meadow, flailing their arms and twirling like pansies in a windstorm. They laughed so hard that tears streamed down their faces, and the moonlight seemed to shimmer with a hint of purple.

Suddenly, the ground beneath them began to glow with the most vibrant shade of purple they had ever seen. Pantone 252 had finally revealed itself!
RGB 184,118,172 example: Woman with purple hair and a purple dress with a butterfly on it's head and a purple lace top

With newfound confidence, Ravindra captured the color in his design, and it was perfect. The trademark was a stunning, hypnotic shade of purple that made everyone who saw it gasp in awe. Donna’s clothing line became an instant sensation, and her career skyrocketed to new heights (though she only appeared 2% taller, despite the rumors).

As for Ravindra, he returned to his studio, content in the knowledge that he had finally mastered Pantone 252. But every now and then, when the full moon rose, he couldn’t help but do a little pansy dance - just to keep the color’s magic alive.

And so, Chromatopolis continued to buzz with creativity, color, and the occasional unexpected dance. The legend of Pantone 252 lived on, a reminder that sometimes, the most ridiculous solutions are the ones that work best.
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