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Dunn-Edwards Mardi Gras (DE 5943) Paint Color


Color Name: Mardi Gras (DE 5943)
Hex Color Code: #665D9E
RGB Color Code: RGB(102, 93, 158)
CMYK Values*: 35.4%, 41.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Mardi Gras (DE 5943) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mardi Gras (DE 5943)?

Mardi Gras (DE 5943) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mardi Gras (DE 5943) is #665D9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 93, 158).

In the RGB color model, Mardi Gras (DE 5943) has a red value of 102, a green value of 93, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.4% cyan, 41.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 248.3° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mardi Gras (DE 5943) has a hue of 248.3° (degrees), 41.1 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) is cool or warm?

The color Mardi Gras (DE 5943) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Mardi Gras (DE 5943)?

Mardi Gras (DE 5943) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Mardi Gras (DE 5943)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Mardi Gras (DE 5943) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 93, 158)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
93 (36.5%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
35.44%
Magenta
41.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(248.31deg, 25.9 %, 49.2 %)

Hue
248.31°
Saturation
25.90 %.
Lightness
49.22 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 74, 134)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
134 (52.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
248.31°
Saturation
41.14 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 248.31°

W: 36.47 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 15.57

Y : 13.12

Z : 34.06

YXY

Y1 : 13.12

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.21

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 63.53%

Y : 38.04%


LRV

~ 13.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.3PB 4.1/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 42.95

A : 19.47

B : -34.13

CIE-Lch

L : 42.95

C : 39.3

H : 299.71

CIE-Luv

L : 42.95

U : 0.05

V : -51.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.22

A : 13.31

B : -30.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mardi Gras (DE 5943) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Mardi Gras (DE 5943) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#666699
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ΔE - 8.34 (91.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Pantone PMS


#615E9B
PANTONE 7669 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#696399
PANTONE 8162 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10234 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to British Standard 4800


#685F96
BS 22-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#5C5485
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ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to RAL Classic


#76689A
RAL 4005 - Blue Lilac
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Mardi Gras (DE 5943) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mardi Gras (DE 5943) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Dunn-Edwards


#5D66AA
Bellflower (DE 5908)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
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Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)


Behr


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Behr


#6C5D97
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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King'S Court (P560-7)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
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Purple Paradise (PPU16-03)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Benjamin Moore


#6C598D
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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#53618F
Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to PPG Paints


#76679E
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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
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Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Sherwin Williams


#716998
Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
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African Violet (SW 6982)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#7E6596
Clematis (SW 6831)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


Valspar


Mardi Gras (DE 5943) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mardi Gras (DE 5943) to Valspar


#664F8B
Rollick (4003-10C)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Dunn-Edwards Mardi Gras (DE 5943) - #665D9E Color Images and Patterns


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