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PPG Paints Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5)
Hex Color Code: #5D84B1
RGB Color Code: RGB(93, 132, 177)
CMYK Values*: 47.5%, 25.4%, 0.0%, 30.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5)?

Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is #5D84B1, and the RGB color code is RGB(93, 132, 177).

In the RGB color model, Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) has a red value of 93, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 47.5% cyan, 25.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.1° (degrees), 35.0 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) has a hue of 212.1° (degrees), 47.5 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is cool or warm?

The color Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5)?

Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) has an LRV of nearly 22. 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

Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) 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 22 puts PPG Paints Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) 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


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(93, 132, 177)
Red
93 (36.5%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
47.46%
Magenta
25.42%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(212.14deg, 35.0 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
212.14°
Saturation
35.00 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 67, 117)
Red
47 (18.5%)
Yellow
67 (26.4%)
Blue
117 (46.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.14°
Saturation
47.46 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 212.14°

W: 36.47 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 20.7

Y : 22

Z : 44.75

YXY

Y1 : 22

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 63.53%

M : 48.24%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 22 %

Munsell Color System

2PB 5.2/6

CIE-Lab

L : 54.03

A : -1.03

B : -27.96

CIE-Lch

L : 54.03

C : 27.98

H : 267.89

CIE-Luv

L : 54.03

U : -19.04

V : -42.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.91

A : -3.32

B : -23.73






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to Pantone PMS


#5E8AB4
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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 2158 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


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#6D88A0
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ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to RAL Classic


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Pantone TPX


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


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#5A87C5
IBM Blue
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)





Paint similar to Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) (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


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to PPG Paints




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#5D83B3
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to Sherwin Williams


#6487B0
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ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)





Valspar


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ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to Benjamin Moore


#5B7EB7
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Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E81C1
Bodega Bay (DE 5893)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.64 (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 Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5) - #5D84B1 Color Images and Patterns


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