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PANTONE 429

Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#A9B0B7
RGB:
169, 176, 183
CMYK:
21, 11, 9, 23
HSL:
210°, 8%, 72%
Closest colors:
in RGB:
Dark gray
in PANTONE:
PANTONE 5507
in RAL Classic:
RAL 7038
in RAL Design:
RAL 260 70 05
in RAL Effect:
RAL 820-2
in NCS:
NCS S 2502-B
What color is PANTONE 429? The Marvelous Pantone Experiment
2024-09-03 Snargl 02:10

What color is PANTONE 429?

PANTONE 429 color. Man standing in a puddle next to a giant robot in a forest with fog and trees on a foggy day
Woman in a suit with a light on her chest and a city in the background with buildings and lights. Color #A9B0B7.
PANTONE 429 is a bright grayish azure color with a hue value of 210°.

It has a hexadecimal color code of #A9B0B7, which means it is composed of 66.27% red, 69.02% green and 71.76% blue in the RGB color model.

PANTONE 429 can be found in various Pantone products, such as formula guides, solid chips, and plastic chips.

Example of the palette with the PANTONE 429 color

Picture with primary colors of Arsenic, Ash grey, Dark jungle green, Isabelline and Dark tea green
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 429'

The Marvelous Pantone Experiment

Long time ago, far away, in the bustling city of Curio, a place where fashion met imagination, two unlikely heroes embarked on a peculiar journey. Ralph Smith, a student of design with a penchant for the unconventional, and Leonardo Chanel, a writer known for weaving tales with threads of whimsy, were about to uncover a new frontier in fashion.

One brisk autumn afternoon, Ralph stumbled upon a dusty, old bookshop nestled between a gourmet cheese shop and a candy store. The shop’s sign read "Curio Curiosities," and its charmingly creaky door beckoned him inside. Amongst the ancient tomes and forgotten artifacts, Ralph’s eye was drawn to a peculiar book named "The Enigma of Pantone 429."
PANTONE 429 color example: Robot with a large body and a helmet on standing in front of a mountain range with a cloudy sky

Pantone 429 was an enigmatic color - a delicate, ethereal gray that many designers deemed uninspiring. It was the sort of shade that blended into the background, yet there was something about it that intrigued Ralph. He flipped through the pages, discovering cryptic notes and illustrations hinting at its magical potential.

"Color is not just a hue," Ralph read aloud, "but a conduit to the extraordinary."

As Ralph pondered the book’s oddities, Leonardo Chanel entered the shop, drawn by the enticing scent of old paper and a bit of serendipity. Seeing Ralph engrossed in the book, Leonardo’s curiosity piqued. He was known for crafting enchanting narratives, and the idea of a mysterious color caught his imagination.

"Pantone 429, you say?" Leonardo inquired, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

"Yes, it seems to hold secrets," Ralph replied. "But what if it’s more than just a color?"
Statue of a creature with a strange look on its face and head. Color CMYK 21,11,9,23.

Leonardo, always up for a challenge, proposed an experiment. "Let’s make it our mission to unveil the true magic of Pantone 429."

Together, they set off on a whimsical quest. Ralph began sketching designs, infusing them with Pantone 429 in imaginative ways. Leonardo crafted a story - a fable of a mythical creature named the Chromatron, who could transform colors into dreams. The Chromatron had the power to bring out the hidden wonders in every shade, and Pantone 429 was its favorite.

Their combined efforts led them to fashion a collection of garments that seemed to defy logic. Each piece of clothing, from flowing capes to sleek trousers, seemed to shimmer with a subtle glow, revealing hidden patterns and textures as the wearer moved. The once-dull gray took on new life, evoking the delicate elegance of moonlight and the soft whisper of clouds.

The grand reveal took place at Curio’s annual fashion gala. As the models walked down the runway draped in Ralph’s designs, Leonardo narrated the story of the Chromatron, enchanting the audience with the tale. The crowd gasped in awe as the garments appeared to change color, reflecting the magic of Pantone 429.

The highlight of the evening was a gown that seemed to capture the entire galaxy. Stars sparkled, constellations danced, and the audience could swear they glimpsed distant nebulae - all within the soft, elusive gray of Pantone 429.

As the applause roared, Ralph and Leonardo exchanged smiles. They had transformed an ordinary color into something extraordinary, revealing its hidden potential and enchanting everyone with their creative magic.

From that day on, Pantone 429 was no longer seen as just a gray. It was celebrated as a canvas for dreams and imagination, thanks to the marvelous experiment of Ralph Smith and Leonardo Chanel. And in the world of Curio, the tale of the Chromatron lived on, inspiring future designers and writers to explore the enchantment hidden in the most unexpected places.
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