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PANTONE 521

PANTONE 521

Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#AB84B6
RGB:
171, 132, 182
CMYK:
34, 56, 0, 0
HSL:
287°, 27%, 71%
Closest colors:
in PANTONE:
PANTONE 7440
in RAL Classic:
RAL 4009
in RAL Design:
RAL 310 60 25
in RAL Effect:
RAL 560-M
What color is PANTONE 521? The PANTONE Predicament
2024-09-03 Snargl 02:14

What color is PANTONE 521?

Man with a purple suit and tie on a gray background. Example of RGB 171,132,182 color.
Purple village with a lot of tall buildings and a clock tower on top of it's roof. Example of PANTONE 521 color.
Woman with purple hair and a purple dress posing for a picture in front of flowers and greenery. Example of RGB 171,132,182 color.
Painting of a city with mountains and a lake in front of it and a lot of buildings in the background. Color #AB84B6.
PANTONE 521 is a shade of purple that has a HEX value of #AB84B6 and a RGB value of (171, 132, 182).

It is also known as PANTONE 521 C, which means it is intended for coated paper.

There are other variants of PANTONE 521, such as PANTONE 521 U for uncoated paper, PANTONE 521 XGC for extended gamut coated paper, and PANTONE 521 CP for color bridge coated paper.

PANTONE 521 can be used for various purposes, such as graphic design, printing, branding, and fashion.

It is a soft and elegant color that can evoke feelings of calmness, creativity, and femininity.

Example of the palette with the PANTONE 521 color

Picture with primary colors of Opera mauve, Onyx, Bone, Teal blue and Indian yellow
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...
RAL Classic
RAL 4009
RAL 9005
RAL 9002
RAL 5007
RAL 1034
RAL Design
RAL 330 60 25
RAL 170 20 20
RAL 010 80 10
RAL 200 50 25
RAL 060 70 50
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Funny stories about the 'PANTONE 521'

The PANTONE Predicament

Once upon a time in the charming seaside town of Coral Springs, where the waves were as lively as the locals, lived Marc Arrow, a fisherman known for his sea shanties and unfailing optimism. Marc had a unique hobby: he collected color swatches. One day, he stumbled upon a peculiar shade called PANTONE 521, a soft, whimsical pink that made him think of cotton candy and the blush of a sea-sprayed sunset. Marc decided it was the perfect color for his beloved fishing boat, which was starting to look rather worn out.

At the same time, in the nearby industrial hub of Ironclad Industries, Jessica Abloh, a brilliant engineer with an eye for design, was facing a rather mundane problem. Her company had just received a contract to produce a line of industrial machinery with a twist: it had to be aesthetically pleasing. The problem was that her boss was obsessed with the idea of incorporating colors in an industry known for its dull grays and metallics.
Woman in a purple outfit with a pink hair and a pink top and a black skirt and a pink hair. Example of CMYK 34,56,0,0 color.

One morning, Jessica received a mysterious request from a fisherman named Marc Arrow. The message was simple but strange: "Help me turn my boat into the most stylish vessel in Coral Springs. I need PANTONE 521, stat!" Curious and slightly puzzled, Jessica agreed to meet Marc.

When Marc and Jessica met at the harbor, Marc’s boat, the Sea Serpent, was a tired old blue-gray with peeling paint. But what caught Jessica’s eye was the way Marc described his vision with such fervor. "I want my boat to be a beacon of beauty on the water. This PANTONE 521 color will make it look like a sea fairy’s dream!"
White tiger walking across a lush green field next to a rock and grass covered hillside with a rock in the foreground

Intrigued by Marc's passion and the unusual challenge, Jessica agreed to help. They spent days painting the boat in the soft pink shade, which seemed to enchant the entire harbor. People began to take notice of the Sea Serpent. Fishermen joked about Marc’s new "floating cotton candy" while children cheered as they watched the boat glide past.

As luck would have it, Jessica's boss caught wind of the buzz surrounding Marc’s boat and was impressed. "That color is genius!" he declared. "Let’s use PANTONE 521 in our industrial designs."

Ironclad Industries began incorporating PANTONE 521 into their machinery, and soon, their equipment was not only functional but fashionable. Factories all over the region started to look like art galleries with their bright pink, whimsical machines. Workers enjoyed the vibrant change, and production efficiency oddly improved - perhaps due to the happier work environment.

Marc’s boat became a local legend, and his fishing business boomed as tourists flocked to see the "Sea Serpent" and take selfies. Meanwhile, Jessica found herself celebrated as the designer who brought color and joy to the industrial world.

And so, Marc and Jessica discovered that sometimes, the most unexpected things - like a shade of pink and a fisherman’s dream - can transform an entire industry. The soft hue of PANTONE 521 became a symbol of creativity and innovation, reminding everyone that even in the most unlikely places, there’s always room for a splash of whimsy.
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