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Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose (DET 405) Paint Color


Color Name: Purple Prose (DET 405)
Hex Color Code: #554348
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 67, 72)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.2%, 15.3%, 66.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Purple Prose (DET 405) color - its meaning and example


What color is Purple Prose (DET 405)?

Purple Prose (DET 405) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Prose (DET 405) is #554348, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 67, 72).

In the RGB color model, Purple Prose (DET 405) has a red value of 85, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 15.3% yellow, and 66.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 343.3° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Prose (DET 405) has a hue of 343.3° (degrees), 21.2 % saturation and 33.3 % brightness/value.


Purple Prose (DET 405) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Prose (DET 405) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Purple Prose (DET 405)?

Purple Prose (DET 405) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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

Purple Prose (DET 405)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Purple Prose (DET 405) 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 6 puts Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose (DET 405) 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


Purple Prose (DET 405) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 67, 72)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
67 (26.3%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.18%
Yellow
15.29%
Key
66.67%

HSL

HSL(343.33deg, 11.8 %, 29.8 %)

Hue
343.33°
Saturation
11.84 %.
Lightness
29.80 %.

RYB

RYB(140, 139, 152)
Red
140 (55.1%)
Yellow
139 (54.4%)
Blue
152 (59.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
343.33°
Saturation
21.18 %.
Brightness / Value
33.33 %.

HWB

H: 343.33°

W: 26.27 %

B: 66.67 %

XYZ

X : 6.92

Y : 6.41

Z : 7

YXY

Y1 : 6.41

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 73.73%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 6.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.5R 2.9/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 30.43

A : 8.67

B : -0.08

CIE-Lch

L : 30.43

C : 8.67

H : 359.48

CIE-Luv

L : 30.43

U : 9.99

V : -1.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.32

A : 4.48

B : 1.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Purple Prose (DET 405) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Purple Prose (DET 405) (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.



#50404D
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#51484F
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#534B4F
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ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#543D37
Liver Chestnut
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Pantone PMS


#584446
PANTONE 438 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#543B3C
PANTONE 4104 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#4D4345
PANTONE 10387 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#583D3E
PANTONE 7617 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to British Standard 4800


#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Purple Prose (DET 405) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Purple Prose (DET 405) (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


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Dunn-Edwards


#58424C
Grapes of Wrath (DET 409)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#5F4947
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#4F4352
Nightshade (DET 407)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Valspar


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Valspar


#57444A
Raspberry Truffle (M101)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#5C4A50
Sweet Currant (1001-7A)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#594645
Soul Searching (8004-4G)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#4A3A39
Christmas Pudding (8004-5G)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to PPG Paints


#5A484B
Carob Chip (PPG1047-7)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#554747
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#5C4450
Purple Basil (PPG1046-7)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Benjamin Moore


#56464E
Chambourd (AF-645)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#544649
Vintage Wine (2116-20)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#5D4C54
Camelot (CC-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#4D3D4B
Black Raspberry (2072-20)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Behr


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Behr


#5C464A
Dark Berry (HDC-CL-07)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#564546
Folklore (PPU1-01)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#5A4747
Wild Boysenberry (MQ1-44)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#584B4D
Aubergine (N100-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Purple Prose (DET 405) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Purple Prose (DET 405) to Sherwin Williams


#4E4247
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#4D3C3C
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#573E3E
Carnelian (SW 7580)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#533640
Blackberry (SW 7577)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% 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


Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose (DET 405) - #554348 Color Images and Patterns


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