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Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet (2071-20) Paint Color


Color Name: Gentle Violet (2071-20)
Hex Color Code: #523C68
RGB Color Code: RGB(82, 60, 104)
CMYK Values*: 21.2%, 42.3%, 0.0%, 59.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Gentle Violet (2071-20) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gentle Violet (2071-20)?

Gentle Violet (2071-20) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Violet (2071-20) is #523C68, and the RGB color code is RGB(82, 60, 104).

In the RGB color model, Gentle Violet (2071-20) has a red value of 82, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.2% cyan, 42.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 32.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Violet (2071-20) has a hue of 270° (degrees), 42.3 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.


Gentle Violet (2071-20) is cool or warm?

The color Gentle Violet (2071-20) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Gentle Violet (2071-20)?

Gentle Violet (2071-20) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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

Gentle Violet (2071-20)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Gentle Violet (2071-20) 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 6 puts Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet (2071-20) 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


Gentle Violet (2071-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(82, 60, 104)
Red
82 (32.2%)
Green
60 (23.5%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.15%
Magenta
42.31%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
59.22%

HSL

HSL(270deg, 26.8 %, 32.2 %)

Hue
270°
Saturation
26.83 %.
Lightness
32.16 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 115, 159)
Red
123 (48.4%)
Yellow
115 (45.0%)
Blue
159 (62.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
270°
Saturation
42.31 %.
Brightness / Value
40.78 %.

HWB

H: 270°

W: 23.53 %

B: 59.22 %

XYZ

X : 7.59

Y : 6.03

Z : 13.86

YXY

Y1 : 6.03

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 67.84%

M : 76.47%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 6 %

Munsell Color System

2.8P 2.8/5

CIE-Lab

L : 29.48

A : 19.34

B : -22.2

CIE-Lch

L : 29.48

C : 29.44

H : 311.06

CIE-Luv

L : 29.48

U : 7.6

V : -30.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.55

A : 12.27

B : -16.29






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


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Pantone PMS


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Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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#443E62
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ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)





Paint similar to Gentle Violet (2071-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gentle Violet (2071-20) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


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Valspar


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ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)





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PPG Paints


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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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