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Behr Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) Paint Color


Color Name: Prussian Plum (MQ1-39)
Hex Color Code: #6F4B5C
RGB Color Code: RGB(111, 75, 92)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.4%, 17.1%, 56.5%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) color - its meaning and example


What color is Prussian Plum (MQ1-39)?

Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) is #6F4B5C, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 75, 92).

In the RGB color model, Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) has a red value of 111, a green value of 75, and a blue value of 92. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.4% magenta, 17.1% yellow, and 56.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 331.7° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation, and 36.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) has a hue of 331.7° (degrees), 32.4 % saturation and 43.5 % brightness/value.


Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) is cool or warm?

The color Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Prussian Plum (MQ1-39)?

Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

Prussian Plum (MQ1-39)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) 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 9 puts Behr Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) 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


Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(111, 75, 92)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Green
75 (29.4%)
Blue
92 (36.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.43%
Yellow
17.12%
Key
56.47%

HSL

HSL(331.67deg, 19.4 %, 36.5 %)

Hue
331.67°
Saturation
19.35 %.
Lightness
36.47 %.

RYB

RYB(124, 114, 131)
Red
124 (48.5%)
Yellow
114 (44.6%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
331.67°
Saturation
32.43 %.
Brightness / Value
43.53 %.

HWB

H: 331.67°

W: 29.41 %

B: 56.47 %

XYZ

X : 11

Y : 9.18

Z : 11.32

YXY

Y1 : 9.18

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 56.47%

M : 70.59%

Y : 63.92%


LRV

~ 9.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.5RP 3.5/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 36.34

A : 18.1

B : -3.8

CIE-Lch

L : 36.34

C : 18.49

H : 348.14

CIE-Luv

L : 36.34

U : 20.33

V : -7.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.31

A : 11.77

B : -0.93






Similar Colors and Paints



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


British Standard 4800


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#66435A
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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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PANTONE 8544 C
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


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Paint similar to Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Prussian Plum (MQ1-39) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


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Valspar


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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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Dunn-Edwards


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Sherwin Williams


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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

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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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