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Dunn-Edwards Periwinkle (DE 5906) Paint Color


Color Name: Periwinkle (DE 5906)
Hex Color Code: #97A3DA
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 163, 218)
CMYK Values*: 30.7%, 25.2%, 0.0%, 14.5%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Periwinkle (DE 5906) color - its meaning and example


What color is Periwinkle (DE 5906)?

Periwinkle (DE 5906) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Periwinkle (DE 5906) is #97A3DA, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 163, 218).

In the RGB color model, Periwinkle (DE 5906) has a red value of 151, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.7% cyan, 25.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.3° (degrees), 47.5 % saturation, and 72.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Periwinkle (DE 5906) has a hue of 229.3° (degrees), 30.7 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.


Periwinkle (DE 5906) is cool or warm?

The color Periwinkle (DE 5906) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Periwinkle (DE 5906)?

Periwinkle (DE 5906) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

Periwinkle (DE 5906)

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of Periwinkle (DE 5906) 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 38 puts Dunn-Edwards Periwinkle (DE 5906) 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


Periwinkle (DE 5906) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 163, 218)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.73%
Magenta
25.23%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(229.25deg, 47.5 %, 72.4 %)

Hue
229.25°
Saturation
47.52 %.
Lightness
72.35 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 32, 76)
Red
28 (10.9%)
Yellow
32 (12.6%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
229.25°
Saturation
30.73 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 229.25°

W: 59.22 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 38.51

Y : 37.84

Z : 71.6

YXY

Y1 : 37.84

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 36.08%

Y : 14.51%


LRV

~ 37.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.6PB 6.6/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 67.9

A : 8.36

B : -29.27

CIE-Lch

L : 67.9

C : 30.44

H : 285.95

CIE-Luv

L : 67.9

U : -8.97

V : -47.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.51

A : 4.12

B : -25.96






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Periwinkle (DE 5906) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Periwinkle (DE 5906) (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 - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#ACACE6
Maximum Blue Purple
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 8.17 (91.8% similar)
#B19CD9
Light Pastel Purple
ΔE - 8.67 (91.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Pantone PMS


#949CD0
PANTONE 3558 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#9FAEE5
PANTONE 2716 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#9BAEE4
PANTONE 2122 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A5B0E3
PANTONE 2113 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to British Standard 4800


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Periwinkle (DE 5906) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Periwinkle (DE 5906) (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


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Dunn-Edwards


#99A8C9
Sapphire Fog (DE 5899)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#A6A1D7
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#84A5DC
Blue Cue (DE 5892)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Behr


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Behr


#9FACDB
Lavender Sky (P540-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#A0A3D2
Water Hyacinth (P550-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#95A9CD
Hopeful Dream (M540-4)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#82A3D7
Periwinkle (P530-4)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


Valspar


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Valspar


#959CCD
Fields of Heather (8001-47D)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A1ABD7
Sassy Violet (4004-10A)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#A2AED2
Safe Haven (V037-2)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#8DA6CA
Heartsong (4003-7C)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to PPG Paints


#96ADDC
Suenos (PPG17-01)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#99AAC8
Easter Egg (PPG1166-4)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Sherwin Williams


#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#A7B2D4
Awesome Violet (SW 6815)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#97B3D0
Celestial (SW 6808)
ΔE - 8.48 (91.5% similar)
#8EA9C2
Cosmos (SW 6528)
ΔE - 8.97 (91.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Periwinkle (DE 5906) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Periwinkle (DE 5906) to Benjamin Moore


#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#8EA3C5
Pressed Violet (CSP-520)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#AAB0DB
Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#8DADD9
Aqua Marina (816)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% 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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