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PPG Paints Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)
Hex Color Code: #C9AFD0
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 175, 208)
CMYK Values*: 3.4%, 15.9%, 0.0%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)?

Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) is #C9AFD0, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 175, 208).

In the RGB color model, Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) has a red value of 201, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 208. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.4% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 287.3° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 75.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) has a hue of 287.3° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) is cool or warm?

The color Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)?

Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) 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 48 puts PPG Paints Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) 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


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 175, 208)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
208 (81.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.37%
Magenta
15.87%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(287.27deg, 26.0 %, 75.1 %)

Hue
287.27°
Saturation
25.98 %.
Lightness
75.10 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 37, 51)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
37 (14.5%)
Blue
51 (19.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
287.27°
Saturation
15.87 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 287.27°

W: 68.63 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 50.8

Y : 47.63

Z : 66.19

YXY

Y1 : 47.63

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 31.37%

Y : 18.43%


LRV

~ 47.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.8P 7.3/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.59

A : 15.29

B : -13.23

CIE-Lch

L : 74.59

C : 20.22

H : 319.13

CIE-Luv

L : 74.59

U : 12.6

V : -22.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.02

A : 10.62

B : -8.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) (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.



#BDB0D0
Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#D8BFD8
Thistle
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Pantone PMS


#C9B1D0
PANTONE 523 C
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#CCAED0
PANTONE 7437 C
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#D0B0CB
PANTONE 4080 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C7B2DE
PANTONE 2071 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) (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


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to PPG Paints




Sherwin Williams


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Sherwin Williams


#CAB2D2
Free Spirit (SW 6973)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Benjamin Moore


#CCACCA
Purple Easter Egg (2073-50)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CBB7D0
Wishing Well (1389)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#CCAEC5
Angelina (1376)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BFADD7
Amethyst Cream (2071-50)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)





Valspar


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Valspar


#C2A6CC
Meadow Thistle (V038-3)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#CAA6CF
Plink (4001-10A)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B9A9C8
Fancy Pansy (1001-4A)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BDABC1
Really Romantic (V075-3)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Behr


#C1ABD4
Purple Gladiola (MQ4-59)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#BBA7C7
Cyber Grape (M570-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#D4BDDF
Plum Point (DE 5982)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D6B7E2
Pretty Petunia (DE 5989)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#D3BFE5
York Plum (DE 5968)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% 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


PPG Paints Windsor Purple (PPG1249-4) - #C9AFD0 Color Images and Patterns


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