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Dunn-Edwards First Lilac (DE 5981) Paint Color


Color Name: First Lilac (DE 5981)
Hex Color Code: #E7D6ED
RGB Color Code: RGB(231, 214, 237)
CMYK Values*: 2.5%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 7.1%





About First Lilac (DE 5981) color - its meaning and example


What color is First Lilac (DE 5981)?

First Lilac (DE 5981) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for First Lilac (DE 5981) is #E7D6ED, and the RGB color code is RGB(231, 214, 237).

In the RGB color model, First Lilac (DE 5981) has a red value of 231, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 237. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.5% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 284.3° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation, and 88.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, First Lilac (DE 5981) has a hue of 284.3° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.


First Lilac (DE 5981) is cool or warm?

The color First Lilac (DE 5981) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of First Lilac (DE 5981)?

First Lilac (DE 5981) has an LRV of nearly 71. By LRV value, it is a 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

First Lilac (DE 5981)

Light Color


Compare LRV 71 of First Lilac (DE 5981) 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 71 puts Dunn-Edwards First Lilac (DE 5981) paint color in the lighter 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


First Lilac (DE 5981) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(231, 214, 237)
Red
231 (90.6%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
237 (92.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.53%
Magenta
9.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
7.06%

HSL

HSL(284.35deg, 39.0 %, 88.4 %)

Hue
284.35°
Saturation
38.98 %.
Lightness
88.43 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 16, 25)
Red
14 (5.3%)
Yellow
16 (6.4%)
Blue
25 (9.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
284.35°
Saturation
9.70 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.

HWB

H: 284.35°

W: 83.92 %

B: 7.06 %

XYZ

X : 72.29

Y : 71.2

Z : 90.05

YXY

Y1 : 71.2

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 9.41%

M : 16.08%

Y : 7.06%


LRV

~ 71.2 %

Munsell Color System

7P 8.6/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 87.58

A : 9.93

B : -9.15

CIE-Lch

L : 87.58

C : 13.5

H : 317.36

CIE-Luv

L : 87.58

U : 8.17

V : -15.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.38

A : 5.26

B : -4.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to First Lilac (DE 5981) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to First Lilac (DE 5981) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.



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ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 2085 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7436 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9343 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 9361 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


RAL Design


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to British Standard 4800


#EBDAE7
BS 24-C-33 - Lilac
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to First Lilac (DE 5981) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to First Lilac (DE 5981) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Dunn-Edwards


#E7D7EF
Pouty Purple (DE 5967)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Behr


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Behr


#E3CFE5
Sweet Romance (P100-2)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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Teary Eyed (P570-1)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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Monologue (M570-2)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Valspar


#E3D1E4
Simply Lavender (4001-9B)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
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Orchid Shimmer (V038-1)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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Whipped Plum (4002-9B)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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Hampstead Heath (8002-1B)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Benjamin Moore


#DBCEE8
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Beach Plum (2072-60)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to PPG Paints


#DCCAE0
Grape Glimmer (PPG1249-3)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Sonora Rose (PPG1251-3)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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Syrian Violet (PPG1250-3)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Summer Clover (PPG1180-3)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


First Lilac (DE 5981) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of First Lilac (DE 5981) to Sherwin Williams


#DAC7DA
Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
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Teaberry (SW 6561)
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


First Lilac (DE 5981) - #E7D6ED Color Images and Patterns


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