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Sherwin Williams Brave Purple (SW 6823) Paint Color


Color Name: Brave Purple (SW 6823)
Hex Color Code: #968DB8
RGB Color Code: RGB(150, 141, 184)
CMYK Values*: 18.5%, 23.4%, 0.0%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Brave Purple (SW 6823) color - its meaning and example


What color is Brave Purple (SW 6823)?

Brave Purple (SW 6823) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brave Purple (SW 6823) is #968DB8, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 141, 184).

In the RGB color model, Brave Purple (SW 6823) has a red value of 150, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.5% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252.6° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brave Purple (SW 6823) has a hue of 252.6° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


Brave Purple (SW 6823) is cool or warm?

The color Brave Purple (SW 6823) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Brave Purple (SW 6823)?

Brave Purple (SW 6823) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

Brave Purple (SW 6823)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of Brave Purple (SW 6823) 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 29 puts Sherwin Williams Brave Purple (SW 6823) 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


Brave Purple (SW 6823) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(150, 141, 184)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.48%
Magenta
23.37%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(252.56deg, 23.2 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
252.56°
Saturation
23.24 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 55, 86)
Red
47 (18.3%)
Yellow
55 (21.4%)
Blue
86 (33.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
252.56°
Saturation
23.37 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 252.56°

W: 55.29 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 30.75

Y : 28.99

Z : 49.32

YXY

Y1 : 28.99

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 41.18%

M : 44.71%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 29 %

Munsell Color System

0.1P 5.9/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 60.78

A : 12.33

B : -21.23

CIE-Lch

L : 60.78

C : 24.55

H : 300.15

CIE-Luv

L : 60.78

U : 2.08

V : -34.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.85

A : 7.72

B : -16.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Brave Purple (SW 6823) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Brave Purple (SW 6823) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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 - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Pantone PMS


#9F8FCA
PANTONE 2100 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#A699C1
PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#878CB4
PANTONE 7674 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to British Standard 4800


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Brave Purple (SW 6823) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Brave Purple (SW 6823) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Sherwin Williams


#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to PPG Paints


#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#9488BE
Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#A598C7
Grape Arbor (PPG1247-5)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Benjamin Moore


#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)





Behr


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Behr


#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A38BBF
Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#9D86AD
Celeb City (M570-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Valspar


#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#A199C7
Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Brave Purple (SW 6823) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Brave Purple (SW 6823) to Dunn-Edwards


#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% 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


Sherwin Williams Brave Purple (SW 6823) - #968DB8 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
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#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
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#937496
Veri Berri (SW 9069)
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#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
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#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
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#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
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#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
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#716998
Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824)
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#7E6596
Clematis (SW 6831)
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#7C5A7E
Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#094C73
Dignity Blue (SW 6804)
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#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
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