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Sherwin Williams Dahlia (SW 6816) Paint Color


Color Name: Dahlia (SW 6816)
Hex Color Code: #8B98C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 152, 196)
CMYK Values*: 29.1%, 22.4%, 0.0%, 23.1%





About Dahlia (SW 6816) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dahlia (SW 6816)?

Dahlia (SW 6816) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dahlia (SW 6816) is #8B98C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 152, 196).

In the RGB color model, Dahlia (SW 6816) has a red value of 139, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.1% cyan, 22.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 226.3° (degrees), 32.6 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dahlia (SW 6816) has a hue of 226.3° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


Dahlia (SW 6816) is cool or warm?

The color Dahlia (SW 6816) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dahlia (SW 6816)?

Dahlia (SW 6816) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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

Dahlia (SW 6816)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Dahlia (SW 6816) 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 32 puts Sherwin Williams Dahlia (SW 6816) 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


Dahlia (SW 6816) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 152, 196)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.08%
Magenta
22.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(226.32deg, 32.6 %, 65.7 %)

Hue
226.32°
Saturation
32.57 %.
Lightness
65.69 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 49, 86)
Red
37 (14.6%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
226.32°
Saturation
29.08 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 226.32°

W: 54.51 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 31.84

Y : 31.93

Z : 56.71

YXY

Y1 : 31.93

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 40.39%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 31.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.3PB 6.2/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 63.29

A : 5.5

B : -24.22

CIE-Lch

L : 63.29

C : 24.83

H : 282.81

CIE-Luv

L : 63.29

U : -8.89

V : -38.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.51

A : 1.69

B : -19.95






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dahlia (SW 6816) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Dahlia (SW 6816) (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.



#9999CC
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ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Pantone PMS


#949CD0
PANTONE 3558 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#8394B8
PANTONE 2136 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#838DC8
PANTONE 2114 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to British Standard 4800


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Dahlia (SW 6816) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dahlia (SW 6816) (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


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Sherwin Williams


#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
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#7498BE
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ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
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ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Benjamin Moore


#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#93A0BD
Blue Pearl (1433)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#8EA3C5
Pressed Violet (CSP-520)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to PPG Paints


#8394C5
Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)





Valspar


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Valspar


#959CCD
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
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Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Behr


#7E95BE
Blue Satin (M540-5)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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Pansy Garden (P540-5)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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Carriage Ride (P550-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dahlia (SW 6816) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dahlia (SW 6816) to Dunn-Edwards


#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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Periwinkle (DE 5906)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#99A8C9
Sapphire Fog (DE 5899)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% 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


Dahlia (SW 6816) - #8B98C4 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#8B98C4
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