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PPG Paints Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)
Hex Color Code: #CFB7C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 183, 201)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.6%, 2.9%, 18.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)?

Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is #CFB7C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 183, 201).

In the RGB color model, Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) has a red value of 207, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.6% magenta, 2.9% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 76.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) has a hue of 315° (degrees), 11.6 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.


Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)?

Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) 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 51 puts PPG Paints Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) 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


Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 183, 201)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.59%
Yellow
2.90%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(315deg, 20.0 %, 76.5 %)

Hue
315°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
76.47 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 43, 44)
Red
29 (11.6%)
Yellow
43 (16.9%)
Blue
44 (17.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
315°
Saturation
11.59 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 315°

W: 71.76 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 53.21

Y : 51.35

Z : 62.37

YXY

Y1 : 51.35

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 28.24%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 51.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.6RP 7.5/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.89

A : 11.69

B : -5.94

CIE-Lch

L : 76.89

C : 13.12

H : 333.07

CIE-Luv

L : 76.89

U : 12.77

V : -11.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.66

A : 7.14

B : -1.44






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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)





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Sherwin Williams


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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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