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Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE 5940) Paint Color


Color Name: Violet Gems (DE 5940)
Hex Color Code: #C4C0E9
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 192, 233)
CMYK Values*: 15.9%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 8.6%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Violet Gems (DE 5940) color - its meaning and example


What color is Violet Gems (DE 5940)?

Violet Gems (DE 5940) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Gems (DE 5940) is #C4C0E9, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 192, 233).

In the RGB color model, Violet Gems (DE 5940) has a red value of 196, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 233. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.9% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 245.9° (degrees), 48.2 % saturation, and 83.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Gems (DE 5940) has a hue of 245.9° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.


Violet Gems (DE 5940) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Gems (DE 5940) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violet Gems (DE 5940)?

Violet Gems (DE 5940) has an LRV of nearly 55. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 Gems (DE 5940)

Light Color


Compare LRV 55 of Violet Gems (DE 5940) 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 55 puts Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE 5940) paint color in the medium 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 Gems (DE 5940) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 192, 233)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
192 (75.3%)
Blue
233 (91.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.88%
Magenta
17.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(245.85deg, 48.2 %, 83.3 %)

Hue
245.85°
Saturation
48.24 %.
Lightness
83.33 %.

RYB

RYB(19, 20, 46)
Red
19 (7.5%)
Yellow
20 (7.8%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
245.85°
Saturation
17.60 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 245.85°

W: 75.29 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 56.32

Y : 55.32

Z : 84.8

YXY

Y1 : 55.32

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 24.71%

Y : 8.63%


LRV

~ 55.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.8PB 7.8/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 79.22

A : 9.52

B : -19.83

CIE-Lch

L : 79.22

C : 22

H : 295.65

CIE-Luv

L : 79.22

U : -0.31

V : -32.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.38

A : 5.01

B : -15.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Violet Gems (DE 5940) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Violet Gems (DE 5940) (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.



#CCCCFF
Lavender Blue
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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Pastel Lilac
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Pantone PMS


#B6B8DC
PANTONE 7444 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B4B5DF
PANTONE 270 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 2635 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#B8ACD6
PANTONE 2092 C
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to RAL Design


#C9C2DD
RAL 300 80 15 - Ice Mauve
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C3C4DD
RAL 290 80 15 - Pale Lilac
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#C6C3D6
RAL 300 80 10 - Pale Violet
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to British Standard 4800


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)





Paint similar to Violet Gems (DE 5940) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Violet Gems (DE 5940) (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 Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C4B7D8
Tinted Iris (DE 5961)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#B7C0EA
Larkspur Bud (DE 5905)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Valspar


#C6BEE0
Purple Hibiscus (8001-48C)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B3B5DD
Beloved (8001-47C)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C5B9D5
Frosted Orchid (M241)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#D5C3E1
Purple Whisper (4002-9C)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Behr


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Behr


#CAC1E2
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#CCBBDD
Confetti (P570-2)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#B9C3E6
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ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to PPG Paints


#C6BEDD
Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#ADBAE3
French Lilac (PPG1246-4)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Sherwin Williams


#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#D1CBDF
Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Violet Gems (DE 5940) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Violet Gems (DE 5940) to Benjamin Moore


#B8B9D2
Blue Orchid (2069-50)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
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Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#BDADD5
Heather Plum (1396)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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Victorian Trim (2068-50)
ΔE - 5.87 (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 Violet Gems (DE 5940) - #C4C0E9 Color Images and Patterns


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