PANTONE 381

PANTONE 381 is a bright yellow-green color.

It has the HEX code #CBD421 and the RGB values 203, 212, 33.

It is also known as PANTONE 381 C in the Coated paper variation and PANTONE 381 U in the Uncoated paper variation.

PANTONE 381 can be used to create vibrant and energetic designs, such as logos, posters, flyers, and packaging.

It can also be paired with other colors to create different color schemes, such as complementary, analogous, triadic, or split-complementary.

PANTONE 381 XGC is one of the colors in the PANTONE Extended Gamut Coated Guide.

Far away, in the bustling city of Chromaville, where every shade of the rainbow seemed to have a personality, there existed a peculiar phenomenon known as Pantone 381. This color, a vibrant, almost radioactive green, was both revered and feared in the world of polygraphy. Its hues were said to have magical properties that could turn mundane prints into kaleidoscopic masterpieces - or, if misused, into utterly chaotic spectacles.

Dr. Nexia Powell, a renowned color scientist with an obsession for the nuances of Pantone shades, was tirelessly researching the enigmatic Pantone 381. Her lab was filled with samples, charts, and a peculiar machine she had affectionately named the "Chromatron 5000." Nexia, with her unruly hair always held back by a colorful bandana and her lab coat splattered with more colors than a painter’s apron, was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Enter Igor Buffalo, a factory worker from the Chromaville Printworks, known for his impressive ability to operate the most ancient and temperamental printing presses. Igor was a stout man with an enthusiasm for mechanical contraptions and a penchant for accidentally causing minor disasters, all while wearing an oversized green apron that seemed to glow with its own Pantone 381 hue.

One fine morning, Nexia arrived at the printworks, her eyes alight with excitement. "Igor, I need your help! I’ve discovered that Pantone 381 can create the most spectacular visual effects, but I need to test it in a real-world setting."

Igor, always eager to dive into new experiments, responded with a hearty grin. "Of course, Doctor! But you should know that whenever Pantone 381 and I get together, things tend to get... colorful."

As Nexia and Igor prepared for their experiment, they decided to print a series of posters for the upcoming Chromaville Color Festival. Their goal was to harness the energy of Pantone 381 to create stunning effects that would astonish festival-goers.

The printing process began smoothly, but as Pantone 381 ink flowed through the press, something peculiar happened. The color seemed to take on a life of its own. It swirled and shimmered, and suddenly, the press started churning out not just posters but three-dimensional holograms, psychedelic patterns, and - most unexpectedly - a live-action scene of dancing squirrels in top hats.

Nexia’s eyes widened. "Igor, this isn’t just Pantone 381 - it’s alive!"

Igor, who was watching in awe as a holographic squirrel tipped its hat in his direction, responded with a chuckle. "Well, it seems like Pantone 381 has a sense of humor. Or maybe it just wanted to liven up our day."

Amid the dancing squirrels and swirling patterns, the factory became a carnival of color. The festival-goers were enchanted by the unexpected visual delights, and the Chromaville Printworks gained a reputation for producing the most whimsical prints in history.

However, as the festival ended and the initial excitement faded, Nexia and Igor knew they had to contain the mischievous magic of Pantone 381. They recalibrated the Chromatron 5000 and the printing press, ensuring that the color would be used more predictably in the future.

As they wrapped up their experiment, Nexia and Igor looked at each other with a mixture of relief and amusement. "Well," Nexia said with a grin, "it seems Pantone 381 is both our greatest ally and our most unpredictable prankster."

Igor chuckled. "Let’s just say it added a little extra sparkle to our lives."

And so, the legend of Pantone 381 grew, a reminder that even in the world of color, unpredictability could lead to the most delightful surprises. Dr. Nexia Powell and Igor Buffalo remained the best of friends, bound by their shared adventures in the vibrant, ever-changing world of chromatic magic.