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Sherwin Williams African Violet (SW 6982) Paint Color


Color Name: African Violet (SW 6982)
Hex Color Code: #665385
RGB Color Code: RGB(102, 83, 133)
CMYK Values*: 23.3%, 37.6%, 0.0%, 47.8%





About African Violet (SW 6982) color - its meaning and example


What color is African Violet (SW 6982)?

African Violet (SW 6982) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for African Violet (SW 6982) is #665385, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 83, 133).

In the RGB color model, African Violet (SW 6982) has a red value of 102, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.3% cyan, 37.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 262.8° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, African Violet (SW 6982) has a hue of 262.8° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.


African Violet (SW 6982) is cool or warm?

The color African Violet (SW 6982) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of African Violet (SW 6982)?

African Violet (SW 6982) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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

African Violet (SW 6982)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of African Violet (SW 6982) 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 11 puts Sherwin Williams African Violet (SW 6982) 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


African Violet (SW 6982) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 83, 133)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.31%
Magenta
37.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(262.8deg, 23.1 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
262.8°
Saturation
23.15 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 90, 137)
Red
93 (36.6%)
Yellow
90 (35.5%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
262.8°
Saturation
37.59 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 262.8°

W: 32.55 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 12.81

Y : 10.7

Z : 23.58

YXY

Y1 : 10.7

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 67.45%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 10.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.9P 3.7/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 39.08

A : 18.92

B : -25.14

CIE-Lch

L : 39.08

C : 31.47

H : 306.96

CIE-Luv

L : 39.08

U : 6.09

V : -37.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.72

A : 12.61

B : -19.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to African Violet (SW 6982) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to African Violet (SW 6982) (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.



#734F96
Dark Lavender
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#666699
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ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)
#86608E
French Lilac
ΔE - 8.52 (91.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to British Standard 4800


#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#685F96
BS 22-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#6A506E
BS 24-C-39 - Regalia
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Pantone PMS


#6F5091
PANTONE 7677 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#725899
PANTONE 10225 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#595478
PANTONE 5275 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#68478D
PANTONE 7678 C
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to RAL Classic


#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#76689A
RAL 4005 - Blue Lilac
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to African Violet (SW 6982) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to African Violet (SW 6982) (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


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Sherwin Williams


#665385
African Violet (SW 6982)
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#624977
Impulsive Purple (SW 6832)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#795484
Passionate Purple (SW 6981)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Benjamin Moore


#635083
Your Majesty (1400)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#6C598D
Seduction (1399)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#5E5384
Mauve Bauhaus (1407)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#664B86
Mystical Grape (2071-30)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Behr


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Behr


#66537F
Virtual Violet (HDC-MD-25)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#5F5286
King'S Court (P560-7)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#645681
Vigorous Violet (PPU16-02)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#62547E
Purple Sky (MQ4-28)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)





Valspar


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Valspar


#664F8B
Rollick (4003-10C)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#63577A
Purple Valley (1001-5A)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#77508B
Sonic Plum (4002-10C)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#5F4273
Hatter's Plush (M237)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to Dunn-Edwards


#614A7B
Royal Robe (DE 5972)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#695A82
Concord Jam (DE 5964)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#644982
Violet Majesty (DEA 142)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#534778
Grand Purple (DEA 141)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints


African Violet (SW 6982) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of African Violet (SW 6982) to PPG Paints


#5A4E88
Eggplant (PPG1247-7)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#694878
Perfectly Purple (PPG1176-7)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#534A77
Imperial Purple (PPG1175-7)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#795088
Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% 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


African Violet (SW 6982) - #665385 Color Images and Patterns


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