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Benjamin Moore Velvet Plum (CSP-420) Paint Color


Color Name: Velvet Plum (CSP-420)
Hex Color Code: #6D5854
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 88, 84)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.3%, 22.9%, 57.3%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Velvet Plum (CSP-420) color - its meaning and example


What color is Velvet Plum (CSP-420)?

Velvet Plum (CSP-420) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is #6D5854, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 88, 84).

In the RGB color model, Velvet Plum (CSP-420) has a red value of 109, a green value of 88, and a blue value of 84. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 22.9% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 9.6° (degrees), 13.0 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvet Plum (CSP-420) has a hue of 9.6° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.


Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is cool or warm?

The color Velvet Plum (CSP-420) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Velvet Plum (CSP-420)?

Velvet Plum (CSP-420) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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

Velvet Plum (CSP-420)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Velvet Plum (CSP-420) 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 11 puts Benjamin Moore Velvet Plum (CSP-420) 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 Plum (CSP-420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 88, 84)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
88 (34.5%)
Blue
84 (32.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.27%
Yellow
22.94%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(9.6deg, 13.0 %, 37.8 %)

Hue
9.6°
Saturation
12.95 %.
Lightness
37.84 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 124, 126)
Red
119 (46.8%)
Yellow
124 (48.6%)
Blue
126 (49.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
9.6°
Saturation
22.94 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 9.6°

W: 32.94 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 11.4

Y : 10.87

Z : 9.89

YXY

Y1 : 10.87

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 65.49%

Y : 67.06%


LRV

~ 10.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.5YR 3.8/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 39.36

A : 7.93

B : 5.56

CIE-Lch

L : 39.36

C : 9.68

H : 35.06

CIE-Luv

L : 39.36

U : 13.05

V : 5.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.97

A : 4

B : 5.3






Similar Colors and Paints



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Pantone PMS


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Paint similar to Velvet Plum (CSP-420) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


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Benjamin Moore


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PPG Paints


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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

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


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