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Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) Paint Color


Color Name: Simply Violet (DE 5941)
Hex Color Code: #A6A1D7
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 161, 215)
CMYK Values*: 22.8%, 25.1%, 0.0%, 15.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Simply Violet (DE 5941) color - its meaning and example


What color is Simply Violet (DE 5941)?

Simply Violet (DE 5941) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Violet (DE 5941) is #A6A1D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 161, 215).

In the RGB color model, Simply Violet (DE 5941) has a red value of 166, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.8% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 245.6° (degrees), 40.3 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Violet (DE 5941) has a hue of 245.6° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.


Simply Violet (DE 5941) is cool or warm?

The color Simply Violet (DE 5941) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Simply Violet (DE 5941)?

Simply Violet (DE 5941) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Simply Violet (DE 5941)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Simply Violet (DE 5941) 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 39 puts Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) 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


Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 161, 215)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
215 (84.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.79%
Magenta
25.12%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
15.69%

HSL

HSL(245.56deg, 40.3 %, 73.7 %)

Hue
245.56°
Saturation
40.30 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 33, 71)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
33 (12.9%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
245.56°
Saturation
25.12 %.
Brightness / Value
84.31 %.

HWB

H: 245.56°

W: 63.14 %

B: 15.69 %

XYZ

X : 40.74

Y : 38.5

Z : 69.57

YXY

Y1 : 38.5

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 36.86%

Y : 15.69%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.4PB 6.7/6

CIE-Lab

L : 68.39

A : 13.23

B : -26.76

CIE-Lch

L : 68.39

C : 29.86

H : 296.31

CIE-Luv

L : 68.39

U : -0.72

V : -43.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.05

A : 8.6

B : -23.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (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.



#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#ACACE6
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Pantone PMS


#A7A4E0
PANTONE 2705 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#949CD0
PANTONE 3558 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#9595D2
PANTONE 271 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#AD96DC
PANTONE 2645 C
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


RAL Design


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to British Standard 4800


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (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


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Dunn-Edwards


#97A3DA
Periwinkle (DE 5906)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Behr


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Behr


#A0A3D2
Water Hyacinth (P550-4)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#ADA1D1
Magic Wand (P560-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#9FACDB
Lavender Sky (P540-4)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#A99EC1
Evening Slipper (M560-4)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


Valspar


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Valspar


#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#959CCD
Fields of Heather (8001-47D)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A1ABD7
Sassy Violet (4004-10A)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to PPG Paints


#ADA2CE
Puturple (PPG1248-5)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Benjamin Moore


#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Sherwin Williams


#AFA5C7
Forever Lilac (SW 9067)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% 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


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