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PPG Paints Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)
Hex Color Code: #445397
RGB Color Code: RGB(68, 83, 151)
CMYK Values*: 55.0%, 45.0%, 0.0%, 40.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)?

Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) is #445397, and the RGB color code is RGB(68, 83, 151).

In the RGB color model, Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) has a red value of 68, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.0% cyan, 45.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.2° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) has a hue of 229.2° (degrees), 55.0 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) is cool or warm?

The color Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)?

Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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

Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) 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 10 puts PPG Paints Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) 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


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(68, 83, 151)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
54.97%
Magenta
45.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(229.16deg, 37.9 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
229.16°
Saturation
37.90 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 87, 158)
Red
79 (30.8%)
Yellow
87 (34.2%)
Blue
158 (62.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
229.16°
Saturation
54.97 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 229.16°

W: 26.67 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 11.06

Y : 9.65

Z : 30.56

YXY

Y1 : 9.65

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.19

CMY

C : 73.33%

M : 67.45%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 9.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.1PB 3.6/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 37.21

A : 14.79

B : -39.21

CIE-Lch

L : 37.21

C : 41.9

H : 290.67

CIE-Luv

L : 37.21

U : -9.2

V : -56.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.06

A : 9.21

B : -36.58






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.



#2B4593
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ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Pantone PMS


#3C539A
PANTONE 3590 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#44499C
PANTONE 2117 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#2C4F99
PANTONE 10248 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to British Standard 4800


#5C5485
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ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.


PPG Paints


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to PPG Paints


#465383
Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
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Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Valspar


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Valspar


#4B5795
Purple Frenzy (4004-10C)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
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Demon Blue (V037-3)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Blue Ember (8001-47F)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#4C557D
Karmic Grape (4002-8C)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Behr


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Behr


#49548F
Canyon Iris (P540-7)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#485480
Mozart (PPU15-02)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Benjamin Moore


#41548C
Southern Belle (819)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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Twilight Blue (2067-30)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Scandinavian Blue (2068-30)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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Delphinium (CC-872)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#494D8B
Beaded Blue (DE 5909)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) to Sherwin Williams


#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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Frank Blue (SW 6967)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
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Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
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Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% 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


Crushed Velvet (PPG1245-7) - #445397 Color Images and Patterns


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