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Behr Violet Aura (M550-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Violet Aura (M550-5)
Hex Color Code: #8A8BAE
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 139, 174)
CMYK Values*: 20.7%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Violet Aura (M550-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Violet Aura (M550-5)?

Violet Aura (M550-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Aura (M550-5) is #8A8BAE, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 139, 174).

In the RGB color model, Violet Aura (M550-5) has a red value of 138, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.7% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 238.3° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Aura (M550-5) has a hue of 238.3° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.


Violet Aura (M550-5) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Aura (M550-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violet Aura (M550-5)?

Violet Aura (M550-5) has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Violet Aura (M550-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of Violet Aura (M550-5) 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 27 puts Behr Violet Aura (M550-5) 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


Violet Aura (M550-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 139, 174)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
174 (68.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.69%
Magenta
20.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(238.33deg, 18.2 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
238.33°
Saturation
18.18 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 63, 92)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
63 (24.8%)
Blue
92 (36.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
238.33°
Saturation
20.69 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 238.33°

W: 54.12 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 27.35

Y : 26.92

Z : 43.8

YXY

Y1 : 26.92

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 45.49%

Y : 31.76%


LRV

~ 26.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.4PB 5.7/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 58.9

A : 7.25

B : -18.49

CIE-Lch

L : 58.9

C : 19.86

H : 291.41

CIE-Luv

L : 58.9

U : -2.58

V : -28.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.89

A : 3.29

B : -13.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Violet Aura (M550-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Violet Aura (M550-5) (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
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ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Pantone PMS


#8789A9
PANTONE 10238 C
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#878CB4
PANTONE 7674 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


RAL Design


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to British Standard 4800


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Violet Aura (M550-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Violet Aura (M550-5) (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


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Behr




Benjamin Moore


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Benjamin Moore


#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#8085B4
Softened Violet (1420)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to PPG Paints


#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#818DB3
Skysail Blue (PPG1167-5)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#898CA3
Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#988EB4
French Violet (PPG1175-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)





Valspar


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Valspar


#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
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House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#8795B4
Electric Sky (M220)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#7E85BD
Plush (8001-47E)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Sherwin Williams


#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Violet Aura (M550-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Violet Aura (M550-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#9497B3
Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
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Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#838298
Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% 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


Violet Aura (M550-5) - #8A8BAE Color Images and Patterns


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