Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE 5940) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Violet Gems (DE 5940) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C4C0E9 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(196, 192, 233) |
| CMYK Values*: | 15.9%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 8.6% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Violet Gems (DE 5940)?
Violet Gems (DE 5940) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Gems (DE 5940) is #C4C0E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 192, 233).
In the RGB color model, Violet Gems (DE 5940) has a red value of 196, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.9% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 245.9° (degrees), 48.2 % saturation, and 83.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Gems (DE 5940) has a hue of 245.9° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.
Violet Gems (DE 5940) is cool or warm?
The color Violet Gems (DE 5940) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Violet Gems (DE 5940)?
Violet Gems (DE 5940) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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
Violet Gems (DE 5940)
Light Color
Compare LRV 55 of Violet Gems (DE 5940) 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 55 puts Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE 5940) 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
Violet Gems (DE 5940) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(196, 192, 233)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
192 (75.3%)
Blue
233 (91.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
15.88%
Magenta
17.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
8.63%
HSL
HSL(245.85deg, 48.2 %, 83.3 %)
Hue
245.85°
Saturation
48.24 %.
Lightness
83.33 %.
RYB
RYB(19, 20, 46)
Red
19 (7.5%)
Yellow
20 (7.8%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
245.85°
Saturation
17.60 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.
HWB
H: 245.85°
W: 75.29 %
B: 8.63 %
XYZ
X : 56.32
Y : 55.32
Z : 84.8
YXY
Y1 : 55.32
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.28
CMY
C : 23.14%
M : 24.71%
Y : 8.63%
LRV
~ 55.3 %
Munsell Color System
8.8PB 7.8/4.2
CIE-Lab
L : 79.22
A : 9.52
B : -19.83
CIE-Lch
L : 79.22
C : 22
H : 295.65
CIE-Luv
L : 79.22
U : -0.31
V : -32.75
Hunter-Lab
L : 74.38
A : 5.01
B : -15.54
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Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
View more Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE 5940) - #C4C0E9 color palettes and coordinating colors
5A4FC1
7D74CF
A19ADC
C4C0E9
E7E6F6
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FFFFFF
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.
C0E5E9
C0D1E9
C4C0E9
D9C0E9
E9C0E5
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.
C4C0E9
E9C4C0
C0E9C4
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
C4C0E9
E9C0D1
E5E9C0
C0E9D9
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
C4C0E9
CAC6EB
D0CDED
D6D3F0
DCD9F2
E2E0F4
E7E6F6
EDECF8
F3F2FB
F9F9FD
FFFFFF
C4C0E9
B0ADD2
9D9ABA
8986A3
76738C
626074
4E4D5D
3B3A46
27262F
141317
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE 5940) - #C4C0E9 Color Images and Patterns
