PANTONE®

7540-C

Solid Coated

#C5C6CC
light_cool_gray

Color Formats

HEX

HEX

#C5C6CC
RGB

RGB

rgb(197, 198, 204)
HSL

HSL

hsl(231, 6%, 79%)
CMYK

CMYK

cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 20%)
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Professional Print Specifications

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Mixing Formula

titanium_dioxide 75%
carbon_black 2%
pigment_blue_15:3 1%
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Nearest Process CMYK

C
3%
M
2%
Y
0%
K
20%
Accuracy Match: ΔE 1.70
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Lightfastness and Durability

Lightfastness (ISO 2836)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5/5
Water Resistance
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4/5
Abrasion Resistance
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4/5
Chemical Resistance
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4/5
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Recommended Papers

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Uncoated (Offset)
Optimal for color
Recommended
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Matte
Good result
Suitable
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paper_textured
Moderate brightness
Acceptable
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Newsprint
Low quality
Not Recommended

Paint Consumption Calculator PANTONE® 7540-C

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Paint Required
0.50 kg
1 kg_jars
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Cost
29 €
58.00 €/kg
м²
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Paint Consumption
13.8-16.8 m²/kg
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Min. Order
0.50 kg
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Drying Time
2-3 hours

Try Color in Interior PANTONE® 7540-C

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Фото наложится на стену в предпросмотре
80%

Ready Scenes

Living Room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Office

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PANTONE 7540-C
Освещение: Дневное Поверхность: Матовая Интенсивность: 80%

Color Shades and Batches Comparison PANTONE® 7540-C

Comparison with Reference

Delta E: 1.2
Match: 98%
Reference
PANTONE® 7540-C
LAB: 79.50 / 0.50 / -2.50
Batch:: #2024-001
Test
PANTONE 7540-C
LAB: 79.50 / 0.50 / -2.50
Batch:: #2024-002
Perfect Acceptable Noticeable Critical
ΔE 0
ΔE 2
ΔE 5
ΔE 10

Comparison Settings

ΔE: 2.0

Inspection History

#2024-002
28.11.2024
ΔE 1.2
#2024-003
15.11.2024
ΔE 2.8
#2023-012
02.11.2024
ΔE 4.1

Color Harmonies and Palettes PANTONE® 7540-C

Color Palette

Monochromatic Palette

Color Harmony Types

Monochromatic
Shades of one color
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Complementary
Opposite colors
Triadic
Equidistant colors
Tetradic
Two pairs of opposites
Split Complementary
Color + neighbors of opposite

Palette Settings PANTONE® 7540-C

0%
0%

Ready Palettes

Monochromatic
Complementary
Warm Autumn
Cool Contrast

Color Codes

Production Specifications PANTONE® 7540-C

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Technical Parameters

Viscosity: 40-50 seconds (DIN4)
pH Level: 8.5-9.0
Density: 1.340 g/cm³
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Compatibility

✅
Coated Paper
✅
UV Varnishes
✅
Water Varnishes
⚠️
PVC Plastic
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Quality Standards

⭐
ISO 2846-1:2017
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ASTM D5767
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G7 Master Qualified
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Printing Process

Drying Temperature: 120-140°C
Drying Time: 2-3 hours hours
Layer Thickness: 1.5-2.0 μm

Metamerism and Color Coverage PANTONE® 7540-C

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Metamerism under Lighting

Daylight D65
ΔE 0
Incandescent A
ΔE 0.3
Fluorescent F2
ΔE 0.2
Metamerism Index
0.50
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Color Gamut

sRGB
100%
Adobe RGB
98%
CMYK
96%
P3 Display
99%
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ICC Profiles

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PantoneCoated.icc
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PantoneUncoated.icc
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sRGB.icc
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Rendering Settings

Intent
Perceptual
Black Point
Compensation
Color Temperature
6500K

Application Areas PANTONE® 7540-C

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Popular Industries

Graphic Design
88%
Packaging
85%
Textile
75%
Printing
90%
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Famous Brands

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apple
🥤
microsoft
📱
dell
✈️
bosch
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Historical Examples

1990
#C5C6CC
2024
#C5C6CC
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Popularity Trends

2020
85%
2021
78%
2022
92%
2023
88%

🔄 Cross-System Correspondences

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RAL Classic

Good Match
RAL 7035
Синий
ΔE Difference
2.4
Match
64%
Application
marine_industry
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NCS

excellent_match
S 1500-N
Синий оттенок
ΔE Difference
1.9
Match
72%
Application
Architecture, Design
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Sherwin-Williams

unknown_match
SW N/A
Naval
ΔE Difference
N/A
Match
N/A
Application
Interiors, Exteriors
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CMYK Process

Process Simulation
3-2-0-20
Nearest Mix
ΔE Difference
1.7
Match
83%
Application
Offset Printing

📈 History and Evolution

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Chronology

1990
#C5C6CC
2024
#C5C6CC
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Shade Evolution

1963
#DA2A1C
1990
#DA291D
2010
#DA291C
2024
#DA291C
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Color of the Year

2000
Cerulean Blue
2010
Turquoise
2020
Classic Blue
Status
In Trend
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Cultural Significance

Energy
95%
Passion
88%
Attention
92%
Activity
85%

Professional Specifications PANTONE® 7540-C

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Lightfastness

5/5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent durability
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Opacity

96.50%
Coverage opacity
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Recommended Paper

coated_matte
Optimal surface
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Drying Temperature

120-140°C
Recommended mode

Color Formula

75%
2%
1%
Total Components: 3
Viscosity: 40-50 seconds (DIN4)
pH Level: 8.5-9.0

Correspondences in Other Systems PANTONE® 7540-C

Good Match
RAL 7035
Light grey
ΔE: 2.40
View RAL 7035
Good Match
S 1500-N
color_match
ΔE: 1.90
Process Simulation
3-2-0-20
Process Color
Exact Formula

🏭 Production Recommendations

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Technical Parameters

Viscosity: 40-50 seconds (DIN4)
pH Level: 8.5-9.0
Density: 1.340 g/cm³
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Compatibility

✅ Coated Paper
✅ UV Varnishes
✅ Water Varnishes
⚠️ PVC Plastic
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Quality Standards

⭐ ISO 2846-1:2017
⭐ ASTM D5767
⭐ G7 Master Qualified
⚗️

Technical Parameters

Viscosity: 40-50 seconds (DIN4)
pH Level: 8.5-9.0
Density: 1.340 g/cm³
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Printing Process

Drying Temperature: 120-140°C
Compatible Varnishes: matte_water,scratch_resistant
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Color Management

ICC Profile: PantoneCoated.icc

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Color Image PANTONE® 7540-C

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Compatible Coatings and Varnishes PANTONE® 7540-C

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Recommended Coatings

✅ Glossy UV Varnish
✅ Matte Water Varnish
✅ Scratch Protection Varnish
⚠️ Heat Resistant Coatings
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Color Management

ICC Profile: PantoneCoated.icc
Color Gamut: 92.00% Adobe RGB
Metamerism Index: 0.50 index

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Color Gamut PANTONE® 7540-C

sRGB
Adobe RGB
In sRGB Gamut: Yes
In CMYK Gamut: Yes
Coverage Volume: 92.00%

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