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Benjamin Moore Mink Violet (1252) Paint Color


Color Name: Mink Violet (1252)
Hex Color Code: #7F6868
RGB Color Code: RGB(127, 104, 104)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.1%, 18.1%, 50.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Mink Violet (1252) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mink Violet (1252)?

Mink Violet (1252) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mink Violet (1252) is #7F6868, and the RGB color code is RGB(127, 104, 104).

In the RGB color model, Mink Violet (1252) has a red value of 127, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 18.1% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 10.0 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mink Violet (1252) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.


Mink Violet (1252) is cool or warm?

The color Mink Violet (1252) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Mink Violet (1252)?

Mink Violet (1252) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Mink Violet (1252)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Mink Violet (1252) 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 15 puts Benjamin Moore Mink Violet (1252) 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


Mink Violet (1252) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(127, 104, 104)
Red
127 (49.8%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.11%
Yellow
18.11%
Key
50.20%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 10.0 %, 45.3 %)

Hue
Saturation
9.96 %.
Lightness
45.29 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 108, 110)
Red
99 (38.8%)
Yellow
108 (42.2%)
Blue
110 (43.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
18.11 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 40.78 %

B: 50.20 %

XYZ

X : 16.2

Y : 15.41

Z : 15.22

YXY

Y1 : 15.41

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 50.20%

M : 59.22%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 15.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.7R 4.5/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 46.19

A : 9.15

B : 3.44

CIE-Lch

L : 46.19

C : 9.78

H : 20.59

CIE-Luv

L : 46.19

U : 14

V : 3.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.26

A : 4.96

B : 4.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mink Violet (1252) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Mink Violet (1252) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



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Dark Chestnut
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Pantone PMS


#826B69
PANTONE 2476 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#7B6469
PANTONE 437 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 4091 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#866761
PANTONE 7615 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to British Standard 4800


#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Mink Violet (1252) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mink Violet (1252) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Benjamin Moore


#7F6868
Mink Violet (1252)
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#765F61
Pinch of Spice (1449)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#866963
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Kasbah (AF-640)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Sherwin Williams


#7E696A
Patchwork Plum (SW 0022)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#7A5F5A
Bateau Brown (SW 6033)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#8C706A
Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#6F5C5F
Poetry Plum (SW 6019)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Behr


#82696A
Raisin In The Sun (N120-6)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
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River Rocks (N130-6)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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Sultry Smoke (MQ1-33)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Dunn-Edwards


#806568
Amazing Amethyst (DE 6013)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#78615C
Raisin in the Sun (DE 6034)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#825E61
Ripe Plum (DE 6020)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#90686C
Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Valspar


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to Valspar


#826466
Smoked Mulberry (1004-7B)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
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Gray Grape (V126-5)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#836468
Mauving Up (V078-5)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#7C6C72
Simple Plum (1001-7B)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Mink Violet (1252) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mink Violet (1252) to PPG Paints


#846C76
Velvet Slipper (PPG1046-6)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
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Purple Dusk (PPG13-19)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#956A66
Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% 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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