Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Simply Violet (DE 5941) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A6A1D7 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(166, 161, 215) |
| CMYK Values*: | 22.8%, 25.1%, 0.0%, 15.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Simply Violet (DE 5941)?
Simply Violet (DE 5941) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Violet (DE 5941) is #A6A1D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 161, 215).
In the RGB color model, Simply Violet (DE 5941) has a red value of 166, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.8% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 245.6° (degrees), 40.3 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Violet (DE 5941) has a hue of 245.6° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.
Simply Violet (DE 5941) is cool or warm?
The color Simply Violet (DE 5941) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Simply Violet (DE 5941)?
Simply Violet (DE 5941) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
Light Color
Compare LRV 39 of Simply Violet (DE 5941) 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 39 puts Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) 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
Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(166, 161, 215)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
215 (84.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
22.79%
Magenta
25.12%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
15.69%
HSL
HSL(245.56deg, 40.3 %, 73.7 %)
Hue
245.56°
Saturation
40.30 %.
Lightness
73.73 %.
RYB
RYB(31, 33, 71)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
33 (12.9%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
245.56°
Saturation
25.12 %.
Brightness / Value
84.31 %.
HWB
H: 245.56°
W: 63.14 %
B: 15.69 %
XYZ
X : 40.74
Y : 38.5
Z : 69.57
YXY
Y1 : 38.5
X : 0.27
Y2 : 0.26
CMY
C : 34.90%
M : 36.86%
Y : 15.69%
LRV
~ 38.5 %
Munsell Color System
9.4PB 6.7/6
CIE-Lab
L : 68.39
A : 13.23
B : -26.76
CIE-Lch
L : 68.39
C : 29.86
H : 296.31
CIE-Luv
L : 68.39
U : -0.72
V : -43.85
Hunter-Lab
L : 62.05
A : 8.6
B : -23.04
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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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
Simply Violet (DE 5941) - #A6A1D7 Color Images and Patterns
