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 |
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
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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