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PPG Paints Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) Paint Color


Color Name: Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
Hex Color Code: #3D496D
RGB Color Code: RGB(61, 73, 109)
CMYK Values*: 44.0%, 33.0%, 0.0%, 57.3%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) color - its meaning and example


What color is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)?

Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) is #3D496D, and the RGB color code is RGB(61, 73, 109).

In the RGB color model, Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) has a red value of 61, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.0% cyan, 33.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 33.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) has a hue of 225° (degrees), 44.0 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) is cool or warm?

The color Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)?

Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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

Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) 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 7 puts PPG Paints Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) 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


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(61, 73, 109)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.04%
Magenta
33.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(225deg, 28.2 %, 33.3 %)

Hue
225°
Saturation
28.24 %.
Lightness
33.33 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 122, 168)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Yellow
122 (48.0%)
Blue
168 (65.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
225°
Saturation
44.04 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 225°

W: 23.92 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 7.07

Y : 6.86

Z : 15.42

YXY

Y1 : 6.86

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 76.08%

M : 71.37%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 6.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.6PB 3.0/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 31.49

A : 5.56

B : -22.37

CIE-Lch

L : 31.49

C : 23.05

H : 283.95

CIE-Luv

L : 31.49

U : -6.92

V : -29.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.19

A : 2.32

B : -16.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.



#4E5180
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ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
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Delft blue
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


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#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#304C86
PANTONE 8785 C
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#43556F
PANTONE 4143 C
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to RAL Classic


#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to British Standard 4800


#443E62
BS 22-E-58 - Purple
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#474659
BS 22-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) (Paint - PPG Paints). 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.


PPG Paints


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to PPG Paints




Sherwin Williams


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to Sherwin Williams


#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
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Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to Dunn-Edwards


#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#383E5D
Singing the Blues (DET 576)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)





Behr


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#414969
Nobility Blue (PPU15-01)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to Benjamin Moore


#40466D
Wizard (CC-966)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#353963
Blue Grotto (CC-964)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Valspar


Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) to Valspar


#404565
Skyline (8003-47G)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
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Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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Karmic Grape (4002-8C)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% 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


PPG Paints Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7) - #3D496D Color Images and Patterns


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