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Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple (SW 6981) Paint Color


Color Name: Passionate Purple (SW 6981)
Hex Color Code: #795484
RGB Color Code: RGB(121, 84, 132)
CMYK Values*: 8.3%, 36.4%, 0.0%, 48.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Passionate Purple (SW 6981) color - its meaning and example


What color is Passionate Purple (SW 6981)?

Passionate Purple (SW 6981) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is #795484, and the RGB color code is RGB(121, 84, 132).

In the RGB color model, Passionate Purple (SW 6981) has a red value of 121, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.3% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 286.2° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Passionate Purple (SW 6981) has a hue of 286.2° (degrees), 36.4 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is cool or warm?

The color Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Passionate Purple (SW 6981)?

Passionate Purple (SW 6981) 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

Passionate Purple (SW 6981)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) 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 Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple (SW 6981) 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


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 84, 132)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
84 (32.9%)
Blue
132 (51.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.33%
Magenta
36.36%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
48.24%

HSL

HSL(286.25deg, 22.2 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
286.25°
Saturation
22.22 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 85, 125)
Red
95 (37.4%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
125 (48.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
286.25°
Saturation
36.36 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.

HWB

H: 286.25°

W: 32.94 %

B: 48.24 %

XYZ

X : 15.22

Y : 12.07

Z : 23.36

YXY

Y1 : 12.07

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 67.06%

Y : 48.24%


LRV

~ 12.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.5P 4.0/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 41.33

A : 24.41

B : -20.88

CIE-Lch

L : 41.33

C : 32.12

H : 319.45

CIE-Luv

L : 41.33

U : 16.51

V : -32.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.74

A : 17.39

B : -15.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Passionate Purple (SW 6981) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Passionate Purple (SW 6981) (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.



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ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Pantone PMS


#875992
PANTONE 4083 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 2082 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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PANTONE 8123 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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PANTONE 5135 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to RAL Classic


#844C82
RAL 4008 - Signal Violet
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#816183
RAL 4001 - Red Lilac
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to British Standard 4800


#6A506E
BS 24-C-39 - Regalia
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#8C6991
BS 24-C-38 - Amethyst
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Passionate Purple (SW 6981) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Passionate Purple (SW 6981) (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


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Sherwin Williams


#7C5A7E
Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to PPG Paints


#795088
Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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Magic Magenta (PPG1180-7)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Valspar


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Valspar


#77508B
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Cosmic Berry (4001-10C)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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Amethyst Ice (8001-1G)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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Mad about Magenta (V002-3)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)





Behr


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Behr


#79547A
Birthstone (MQ4-62)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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Virtual Violet (HDC-MD-25)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Benjamin Moore


#76597F
Fire and Ice (1392)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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Ultra Violet (1372)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
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Seduction (1399)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
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Passion Plum (2073-30)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Passionate Purple (SW 6981) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) to Dunn-Edwards


#7E5E8D
Plum Power (DE 5985)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Vibrant Orchid (DE 6000)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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Cabaret (DE 5992)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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Jubilee (DE 5971)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% 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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