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PPG Paints Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Shy Violet (PPG1177-3)
Hex Color Code: #D6C7D6
RGB Color Code: RGB(214, 199, 214)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 16.1%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shy Violet (PPG1177-3)?

Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) is #D6C7D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(214, 199, 214).

In the RGB color model, Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) has a red value of 214, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation, and 81.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 7.0 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) is cool or warm?

The color Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3)?

Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Shy Violet (PPG1177-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) 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 60 puts PPG Paints Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) paint color in the medium 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


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(214, 199, 214)
Red
214 (83.9%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.01%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
16.08%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 15.5 %, 81.0 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
15.46 %.
Lightness
80.98 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 35, 36)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
35 (13.7%)
Blue
36 (14.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
7.01 %.
Brightness / Value
83.92 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 78.04 %

B: 16.08 %

XYZ

X : 60.29

Y : 60

Z : 72.02

YXY

Y1 : 60

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 16.08%

M : 21.96%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 60 %

Munsell Color System

0.6RP 8.0/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 81.84

A : 7.9

B : -5.58

CIE-Lch

L : 81.84

C : 9.67

H : 324.8

CIE-Luv

L : 81.84

U : 7.64

V : -9.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.46

A : 3.39

B : -0.91






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.



#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
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Thistle
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Pantone PMS


#D1C7D9
PANTONE 9363 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#DED1E1
PANTONE 9343 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#D5C2D8
PANTONE 524 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#E0D4E2
PANTONE 9342 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to British Standard 4800


#EBDAE7
BS 24-C-33 - Lilac
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.


PPG Paints


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to PPG Paints


#DCCAD8
Pale Mauve (PPG1178-3)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#D6CBDA
Dusky Lilac (PPG1176-3)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#DCCAE0
Grape Glimmer (PPG1249-3)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Benjamin Moore


#D4C7D6
Easter Ribbon (1381)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.2% similar)
#D9CCDB
Beach Plum (2072-60)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#DCCDDD
Spring Lilac (1388)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#CDBFD1
Violet Petal (1382)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)


Behr


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Behr


#D3C3D4
Seedless Grape (M100-2)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#E0CDDA
Cassia Buds (M110-2)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D4C6DC
On Location (M570-3)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CAC0CE
Romantic Poetry (S100-2)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)





Valspar


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Valspar


#D4C9D7
My Mona (V075-2)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#D8CADF
Hampstead Heath (8002-1B)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#DBC5D3
Scented Soap (V077-2)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#D5CCDC
Purpling Dawn (1001-6B)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Sherwin Williams


#D1C6D2
Enchant (SW 6555)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#DAC7DA
Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#D1CBDF
Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shy Violet (PPG1177-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#DED3E6
Alpine Moon (DE 5953)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#E2D4DF
Soft Lilac (DE 5974)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#CDBACB
Antique Heather (DE 5975)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#DBD1E8
Shimmering Sky (DE 5960)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% 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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