Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple (SW 6981) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Passionate Purple (SW 6981) |
| Hex Color Code: | #795484 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(121, 84, 132) |
| CMYK Values*: | 8.3%, 36.4%, 0.0%, 48.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Passionate Purple (SW 6981)?
Passionate Purple (SW 6981) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is #795484, and the RGB color code is RGB(121, 84, 132).
In the RGB color model, Passionate Purple (SW 6981) has a red value of 121, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.3% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 286.2° (degrees), 22.2 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Passionate Purple (SW 6981) has a hue of 286.2° (degrees), 36.4 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.
Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is cool or warm?
The color Passionate Purple (SW 6981) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Passionate Purple (SW 6981)?
Passionate Purple (SW 6981) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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
Passionate Purple (SW 6981)
Light Color
Compare LRV 12 of Passionate Purple (SW 6981) 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 12 puts Sherwin Williams Passionate Purple (SW 6981) 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
Passionate Purple (SW 6981) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(121, 84, 132)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
84 (32.9%)
Blue
132 (51.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
8.33%
Magenta
36.36%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
48.24%
HSL
HSL(286.25deg, 22.2 %, 42.4 %)
Hue
286.25°
Saturation
22.22 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.
RYB
RYB(95, 85, 125)
Red
95 (37.4%)
Yellow
85 (33.4%)
Blue
125 (48.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
286.25°
Saturation
36.36 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.
HWB
H: 286.25°
W: 32.94 %
B: 48.24 %
XYZ
X : 15.22
Y : 12.07
Z : 23.36
YXY
Y1 : 12.07
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.24
CMY
C : 52.55%
M : 67.06%
Y : 48.24%
LRV
~ 12.1 %
Munsell Color System
6.5P 4.0/6.1
CIE-Lab
L : 41.33
A : 24.41
B : -20.88
CIE-Lch
L : 41.33
C : 32.12
H : 319.45
CIE-Luv
L : 41.33
U : 16.51
V : -32.49
Hunter-Lab
L : 34.74
A : 17.39
B : -15.54
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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