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PANTONE 557

PANTONE 557

Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#8CB4A1
RGB:
140, 180, 161
CMYK:
44, 4, 37, 10
HSL:
152°, 22%, 71%
Closest colors:
in PANTONE:
PANTONE 5575
in RAL Classic:
RAL 7001
in RAL Design:
RAL 160 70 15
in RAL Effect:
RAL 750-2
What color is PANTONE 557? The PANTONE 557 Revolution
2024-09-03 Snargl 02:14

What color is PANTONE 557?

Painting of a snowy forest with a path leading to the sun in the distance and snow on the ground. Example of CMYK 44,4,37,10 color.
PANTONE 557 color. Painting of a green alien with a skull face and tentacles surrounding it
Close up of a bunch of flowers on a planter with green grass in the background. Color CMYK 44,4,37,10.
PANTONE 557 is a light green color with hex value #8CB4A1.

This color is composed of 54.9% red, 70.59% green and 63.14% blue in the RGB color space.

The CMYK color space, it consists of 44% cyan, 4% magenta, 37% yellow and 10% black.

Can also be used for various purposes such as graphic design, fashion, home decor and plastics.

Is available in various Pantone products such as manuals, chips, books and software.

Example of the palette with the PANTONE 557 color

Picture with primary colors of Dark tea green, Ash grey, Medium jungle green, Platinum and Cool grey
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 557'

The PANTONE 557 Revolution

Far-far away, in the small, bustling town of Hueville, where every corner boasted a splash of color and every resident had a flair for fashion, Pier Smith was known as the most imaginative student at the local Fashion Academy. But Pier was also known for something else: his obsession with the color PANTONE 557, a soft, muted shade of green.

Pier’s classmates teased him endlessly, calling it "Pier’s pastel folly," as they lavished attention on more vivid colors like neon pinks, blazing oranges, and electric blues. But Pier was undeterred. To him, PANTONE 557 wasn’t just a color; it was a lifestyle, a state of mind, a gentle breeze on a spring day. He believed that one day, PANTONE 557 would revolutionize fashion.
Painting of a couple dressed in medieval clothing standing next to each other in front of a lake and a tree. Example of #8CB4A1 color.

However, one person in Hueville saw the potential in Pier’s obsession - Monica Jacobs, the school cleaner. Monica was quiet and unassuming, always seen with her mop and bucket, wiping away the remnants of creativity that exploded daily in the fashion school. She was not a designer by any stretch, but Monica had an eye for balance, harmony, and, most importantly, practicality.

One rainy afternoon, as Pier was sketching his hundredth PANTONE 557-inspired design in the empty studio, Monica entered to start her cleaning. She noticed his latest sketch, a flowing gown adorned with PANTONE 557 accents. She paused, studying the drawing with the same intensity she applied to scrubbing a particularly stubborn stain.

"You know, Pier," Monica said, her voice as soft as the color he loved, "there’s something to that color of yours."

Pier looked up, surprised. Monica rarely spoke more than a few words to anyone. "You think so? Everyone else just thinks it’s dull."

Monica smiled. "They’re not looking deep enough. PANTONE 557 is like the calm before a storm. It doesn’t shout for attention, but it draws you in, makes you feel… settled. And in a world as hectic as ours, that’s no small thing."

Pier’s eyes lit up. "That’s exactly what I’ve been saying! But no one listens."
Man with a green shirt and a green mohawk standing on a beach near the ocean with a camera. Color CMYK 44,4,37,10.

"Well," Monica replied, "maybe you’re showing it to the wrong people. Sometimes, it’s not the fashionistas who need a revolution, but the everyday folk. Why don’t you start small?"

The next day, Pier took Monica’s advice. Instead of focusing on grand, high-fashion designs, he started creating simple, practical clothing infused with PANTONE 557 - soft scarves, cozy sweaters, and elegant yet understated dresses. He distributed them to his friends, family, and even left a few pieces at the local thrift store.

To his amazement, the pieces flew off the shelves. People started talking about the "mysterious new designer" who created clothes that made them feel both stylish and serene. It wasn’t long before the trend caught on, and soon enough, PANTONE 557 became the talk of the town.

But Pier didn’t stop there. Inspired by Monica’s practicality, he began designing work uniforms for the unsung heroes of Hueville - the cleaners, the bus drivers, the shopkeepers - infusing their clothes with PANTONE 557. The color, once dismissed as too subtle, became a symbol of quiet strength and grace.

Monica, now dressed in her own PANTONE 557 uniform, beamed with pride as she walked through the halls of the Fashion Academy, where students who once mocked the color were now incorporating it into their designs.
Girl with a green hat and scarf smiling at the camera with a green background. Example of PANTONE 557 color.

Pier’s vision had come to life, and with it, the town of Hueville learned a valuable lesson: Sometimes, the most revolutionary ideas come in the softest shades.

And so, PANTONE 557 became more than just a color in Hueville - it became a movement, reminding everyone that beauty isn’t always in the bold and the bright. Sometimes, it’s in the calm, the quiet, and the comfort of a color that makes you feel just a little bit more at ease in the world.

As for Pier and Monica, they became an unlikely duo, proving that whether you’re a student or a cleaner, all it takes to start a revolution is the right shade of green.
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