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Behr Velvet Curtain (S540-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
Hex Color Code: #7E85A3
RGB Color Code: RGB(126, 133, 163)
CMYK Values*: 22.7%, 18.4%, 0.0%, 36.1%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Velvet Curtain (S540-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Velvet Curtain (S540-5)?

Velvet Curtain (S540-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is #7E85A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 133, 163).

In the RGB color model, Velvet Curtain (S540-5) has a red value of 126, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.7% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 228.6° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvet Curtain (S540-5) has a hue of 228.6° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is cool or warm?

The color Velvet Curtain (S540-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Velvet Curtain (S540-5)?

Velvet Curtain (S540-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Velvet Curtain (S540-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) 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 24 puts Behr Velvet Curtain (S540-5) 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


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(126, 133, 163)
Red
126 (49.4%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
22.70%
Magenta
18.40%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(228.65deg, 16.7 %, 56.7 %)

Hue
228.65°
Saturation
16.74 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 73, 101)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
73 (28.4%)
Blue
101 (39.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
228.65°
Saturation
22.70 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 228.65°

W: 49.41 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 23.6

Y : 23.86

Z : 38.01

YXY

Y1 : 23.86

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 50.59%

M : 47.84%

Y : 36.08%


LRV

~ 23.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.6PB 5.4/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 55.94

A : 4.18

B : -16.79

CIE-Lch

L : 55.94

C : 17.3

H : 283.98

CIE-Luv

L : 55.94

U : -5.3

V : -25.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.84

A : 0.79

B : -11.95






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Velvet Curtain (S540-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Velvet Curtain (S540-5) (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.



#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Pantone PMS


#8789A9
PANTONE 10238 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#7B859B
PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#777FA8
PANTONE 2108 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#8482A3
PANTONE 10232 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to British Standard 4800


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Velvet Curtain (S540-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Velvet Curtain (S540-5) (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


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Behr


#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#828393
Metro (PPU16-16)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#9093AD
Monarchy (S560-4)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Benjamin Moore


#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#8085B4
Softened Violet (1420)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to PPG Paints


#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#898CA3
Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#7886AA
Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#838298
Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Valspar


#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#71799F
Positively Purple (4002-8B)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#8E96B5
House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Velvet Curtain (S540-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Velvet Curtain (S540-5) to Sherwin Williams


#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% 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.







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