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Dunn-Edwards Princely Violet (DE 5957) Paint Color


Color Name: Princely Violet (DE 5957)
Hex Color Code: #6D5C7B
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 92, 123)
CMYK Values*: 11.4%, 25.2%, 0.0%, 51.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Princely Violet (DE 5957) color - its meaning and example


What color is Princely Violet (DE 5957)?

Princely Violet (DE 5957) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Princely Violet (DE 5957) is #6D5C7B, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 92, 123).

In the RGB color model, Princely Violet (DE 5957) has a red value of 109, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.4% cyan, 25.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 272.9° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Princely Violet (DE 5957) has a hue of 272.9° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.


Princely Violet (DE 5957) is cool or warm?

The color Princely Violet (DE 5957) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Princely Violet (DE 5957)?

Princely Violet (DE 5957) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Princely Violet (DE 5957)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Princely Violet (DE 5957) 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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Princely Violet (DE 5957) 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


Princely Violet (DE 5957) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 92, 123)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
92 (36.1%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.38%
Magenta
25.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
51.76%

HSL

HSL(272.9deg, 14.4 %, 42.2 %)

Hue
272.9°
Saturation
14.42 %.
Lightness
42.16 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 97, 128)
Red
95 (37.2%)
Yellow
97 (38.1%)
Blue
128 (50.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
272.9°
Saturation
25.20 %.
Brightness / Value
48.24 %.

HWB

H: 272.9°

W: 36.08 %

B: 51.76 %

XYZ

X : 13.71

Y : 12.34

Z : 20.4

YXY

Y1 : 12.34

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 63.92%

Y : 51.76%


LRV

~ 12.3 %

Munsell Color System

4P 4.0/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 41.74

A : 13.32

B : -14.88

CIE-Lch

L : 41.74

C : 19.97

H : 311.83

CIE-Luv

L : 41.74

U : 7.12

V : -22.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.12

A : 8.21

B : -9.85






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Princely Violet (DE 5957) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Princely Violet (DE 5957) (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.



#796878
Old Lavender
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#86608E
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ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#86608E
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ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to RAL Design


#675B72
RAL 310 40 15 - Violet Haze
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#5E5871
RAL 300 40 15 - Orchid Grey
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#645B6B
RAL 310 40 10 - Dark Pink
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#806E85
RAL 320 50 15 - Parma Grey
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to RAL Classic


#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#816183
RAL 4001 - Red Lilac
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#76689A
RAL 4005 - Blue Lilac
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to British Standard 4800


#6A506E
BS 24-C-39 - Regalia
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#5D5C74
BS 22-C-39 - Purple
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Pantone PMS


#66596C
PANTONE 2364 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#726476
PANTONE 4117 C
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#605D75
PANTONE 2363 C
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#595478
PANTONE 5275 C
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Princely Violet (DE 5957) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Princely Violet (DE 5957) (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


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Dunn-Edwards


#695A82
Concord Jam (DE 5964)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#6A6283
Purple Gumball (DE 5950)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#745E6F
Plum Wine (DE 5978)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to PPG Paints


#705C79
Pageant Pansy (PPG13-20)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#7E667F
Grape Jelly (PPG1177-6)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#736A86
Purple Rain (PPG1174-6)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#816D95
Crowning Glory (PPG17-07)
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Sherwin Williams


#675A75
Plummy (SW 6558)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#645E77
Purple Passage (SW 6551)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#7C5A7E
Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#7A6B85
Wood Violet (SW 6557)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)





Valspar


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Valspar


#63577A
Purple Valley (1001-5A)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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Purple Suede (V075-5)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#81658E
Vivacious Violet (V038-5)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#796172
Purple Sunset (V077-5)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Benjamin Moore


#6F6177
Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#76597F
Fire and Ice (1392)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#7D6685
Cupid's Dart (1385)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#6F6578
Nightfall Sky (CC-38)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Behr


Princely Violet (DE 5957) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Princely Violet (DE 5957) to Behr


#7B658A
Notorious (M570-6)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#7F607F
Showstopper (MQ5-34)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#6F5F70
Blackberry Jam (S100-6)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#79547A
Birthstone (MQ4-62)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% 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


Dunn-Edwards Princely Violet (DE 5957) - #6D5C7B Color Images and Patterns


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