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Sherwin Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549) Paint Color


Color Name: Ash Violet (SW 6549)
Hex Color Code: #A29BAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(162, 155, 170)
CMYK Values*: 4.7%, 8.8%, 0.0%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Ash Violet (SW 6549) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ash Violet (SW 6549)?

Ash Violet (SW 6549) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ash Violet (SW 6549) is #A29BAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 155, 170).

In the RGB color model, Ash Violet (SW 6549) has a red value of 162, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.7% cyan, 8.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 268° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ash Violet (SW 6549) has a hue of 268° (degrees), 8.8 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Ash Violet (SW 6549) is cool or warm?

The color Ash Violet (SW 6549) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Ash Violet (SW 6549)?

Ash Violet (SW 6549) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Ash Violet (SW 6549)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Ash Violet (SW 6549) 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 34 puts Sherwin Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549) 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


Ash Violet (SW 6549) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(162, 155, 170)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.71%
Magenta
8.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(268deg, 8.1 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
268°
Saturation
8.11 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 66, 73)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
66 (25.8%)
Blue
73 (28.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
268°
Saturation
8.82 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 268°

W: 60.78 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 33.88

Y : 34.03

Z : 42.81

YXY

Y1 : 34.03

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 36.47%

M : 39.22%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 34 %

Munsell Color System

3P 6.3/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.98

A : 5.44

B : -6.89

CIE-Lch

L : 64.98

C : 8.78

H : 308.29

CIE-Luv

L : 64.98

U : 3.04

V : -11.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.33

A : 1.59

B : -2.68






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ash Violet (SW 6549) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Ash Violet (SW 6549) (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.



#AA98A9
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ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to Pantone PMS


#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 10196 C
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
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PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
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PANTONE 8160 C
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


RAL Design


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to British Standard 4800


#AEADB2
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ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Ash Violet (SW 6549) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ash Violet (SW 6549) (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


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to Sherwin Williams


#A29BAA
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


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ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


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Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)





Valspar


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#9D9BA7
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to Benjamin Moore


#AC9EAA
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
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Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Ash Violet (SW 6549) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ash Violet (SW 6549) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
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Formal Gray (DE 6382)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549) - #A29BAA color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Sherwin Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549) - #A29BAA Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#A29BAA
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#B0A3B6
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Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
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Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
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#9A8CA2
Berry Cream (SW 9075)
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#9B7E8B
Ruby Violet (SW 9076)
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Leisure Blue (SW 6515)
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