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Dunn-Edwards Violet Crush (DE 5946) Paint Color


Color Name: Violet Crush (DE 5946)
Hex Color Code: #D8D3E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(216, 211, 230)
CMYK Values*: 6.1%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 9.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Violet Crush (DE 5946) color - its meaning and example


What color is Violet Crush (DE 5946)?

Violet Crush (DE 5946) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Crush (DE 5946) is #D8D3E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(216, 211, 230).

In the RGB color model, Violet Crush (DE 5946) has a red value of 216, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.1% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation, and 86.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Crush (DE 5946) has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.


Violet Crush (DE 5946) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Crush (DE 5946) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violet Crush (DE 5946)?

Violet Crush (DE 5946) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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

Violet Crush (DE 5946)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Violet Crush (DE 5946) 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 67 puts Dunn-Edwards Violet Crush (DE 5946) 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


Violet Crush (DE 5946) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(216, 211, 230)
Red
216 (84.7%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.09%
Magenta
8.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(255.79deg, 27.5 %, 86.5 %)

Hue
255.79°
Saturation
27.54 %.
Lightness
86.47 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 23, 30)
Red
15 (5.8%)
Yellow
23 (9.0%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255.79°
Saturation
8.26 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 255.79°

W: 82.75 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 65.9

Y : 66.9

Z : 84.3

YXY

Y1 : 66.9

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 15.29%

M : 17.25%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 66.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.6PB 8.4/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 85.45

A : 5.23

B : -8.73

CIE-Lch

L : 85.45

C : 10.18

H : 300.93

CIE-Luv

L : 85.45

U : 1.66

V : -14.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.79

A : 0.67

B : -3.85






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Violet Crush (DE 5946) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Violet Crush (DE 5946) (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.



#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
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White Violet
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Pantone PMS


#DED8EB
PANTONE 9360 C
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9362 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
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PANTONE 9361 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#DDDAE8
PANTONE 7443 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to British Standard 4800


#EBDAE7
BS 24-C-33 - Lilac
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
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BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
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BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Violet Crush (DE 5946) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Violet Crush (DE 5946) (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


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Dunn-Edwards


#DED3E6
Alpine Moon (DE 5953)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Shimmering Sky (DE 5960)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Lingering Lilac (DE 5959)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Behr


#D7D0E1
Fanciful (M560-2)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
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Air Castle (P560-2)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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Monologue (M570-2)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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Lavender Memory (M550-2)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Sherwin Williams


#D1CBDF
Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#DFD9E4
Inspired Lilac (SW 6820)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#E5DBE5
Spangle (SW 6834)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)





Valspar


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Valspar


#D6D0E8
Will o' the Wisp (8001-48B)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Watercolor Grape (8002-48A)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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Purpling Dawn (1001-6B)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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Whipped Plum (4002-9B)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to Benjamin Moore


#D6D5E5
Lavender Ice (2069-60)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Spring Iris (1402)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Lavender Mist (2070-60)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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Sugarplum (1394)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Violet Crush (DE 5946) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Violet Crush (DE 5946) to PPG Paints


#DBD7E4
Misty Violet (PPG1247-3)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#D3D0DD
Lavender Haze (PPG1175-3)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#D6CBDA
Dusky Lilac (PPG1176-3)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Lavender Vista (PPG1249-2)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% 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


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