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Sherwin Williams Potentially Purple (SW 6821) Paint Color


Color Name: Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
Hex Color Code: #D1CBDF
RGB Color Code: RGB(209, 203, 223)
CMYK Values*: 6.3%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 12.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Potentially Purple (SW 6821) color - its meaning and example


What color is Potentially Purple (SW 6821)?

Potentially Purple (SW 6821) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Potentially Purple (SW 6821) is #D1CBDF, and the RGB color code is RGB(209, 203, 223).

In the RGB color model, Potentially Purple (SW 6821) has a red value of 209, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.3% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 258° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation, and 83.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Potentially Purple (SW 6821) has a hue of 258° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) is cool or warm?

The color Potentially Purple (SW 6821) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Potentially Purple (SW 6821)?

Potentially Purple (SW 6821) has an LRV of nearly 62. 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

Potentially Purple (SW 6821)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) 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 62 puts Sherwin Williams Potentially Purple (SW 6821) 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


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(209, 203, 223)
Red
209 (82.0%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
223 (87.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.28%
Magenta
8.97%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(258deg, 23.8 %, 83.5 %)

Hue
258°
Saturation
23.81 %.
Lightness
83.53 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 28, 36)
Red
18 (7.1%)
Yellow
28 (11.1%)
Blue
36 (14.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
258°
Saturation
8.97 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 258°

W: 79.61 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 60.97

Y : 61.59

Z : 78.49

YXY

Y1 : 61.59

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 18.04%

M : 20.39%

Y : 12.55%


LRV

~ 61.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.3PB 8.1/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 82.7

A : 5.8

B : -9.16

CIE-Lch

L : 82.7

C : 10.84

H : 302.33

CIE-Luv

L : 82.7

U : 2.15

V : -15.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.48

A : 1.32

B : -4.36






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Potentially Purple (SW 6821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Potentially Purple (SW 6821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#D6CADD
Languid Lavender
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#C4C3D0
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#E5E1FF
White Violet
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#E6E6FA
Lavender Mist
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Pantone PMS


#D1C7D9
PANTONE 9363 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#DCD3E7
PANTONE 9361 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#DCD4E5
PANTONE 9362 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#DED8EB
PANTONE 9360 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to British Standard 4800


#EBDAE7
BS 24-C-33 - Lilac
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Potentially Purple (SW 6821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Potentially Purple (SW 6821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Sherwin Williams


#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#D1C6D2
Enchant (SW 6555)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#DFD9E4
Inspired Lilac (SW 6820)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Behr


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Behr


#D7D0E1
Fanciful (M560-2)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#D7D1E9
Air Castle (P560-2)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#CCC9D7
Magic Scent (S570-2)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#DED2E8
Teary Eyed (P570-1)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Valspar


#D6D0E8
Will o' the Wisp (8001-48B)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D5CCDC
Purpling Dawn (1001-6B)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#DACEE2
Whipped Plum (4002-9B)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#D4C9D7
My Mona (V075-2)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Dunn-Edwards


#D8D3E6
Violet Crush (DE 5946)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#DBD1E8
Shimmering Sky (DE 5960)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#DED3E6
Alpine Moon (DE 5953)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#DBD7F2
Lavender Sky (DE 5939)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to Benjamin Moore


#C7C3D9
French Lilac (1403)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#D3D1E0
Spring Iris (1402)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CFCFE0
Lavender Mist (2070-60)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#D9CCDB
Beach Plum (2072-60)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Potentially Purple (SW 6821) to PPG Paints


#D6CBDA
Dusky Lilac (PPG1176-3)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D3D0DD
Lavender Haze (PPG1175-3)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#D0C8E6
Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D6C7D6
Shy Violet (PPG1177-3)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Potentially Purple (SW 6821) - #D1CBDF color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Potentially Purple (SW 6821) - #D1CBDF Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
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#DAC7DA
Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835)
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#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
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#8EA9C2
Cosmos (SW 6528)
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#97B3D0
Celestial (SW 6808)
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#BBC5DE
Agapanthus (SW 9066)
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#BDB4D4
Wisteria (SW 6822)
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#C0AFD0
Magical (SW 6829)
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#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
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#7DB5D3
Regale Blue (SW 6801)
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#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
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