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PPG Paints Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
Hex Color Code: #838BA4
RGB Color Code: RGB(131, 139, 164)
CMYK Values*: 20.1%, 15.2%, 0.0%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)?

Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is #838BA4, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 139, 164).

In the RGB color model, Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) has a red value of 131, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.1% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.5° (degrees), 15.3 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) has a hue of 225.5° (degrees), 20.1 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.


Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)?

Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 (PPG1168-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) 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 26 puts PPG Paints Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) 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 (PPG1168-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 139, 164)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
164 (64.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.12%
Magenta
15.24%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(225.45deg, 15.3 %, 57.8 %)

Hue
225.45°
Saturation
15.35 %.
Lightness
57.84 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 72, 95)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
225.45°
Saturation
20.12 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 225.45°

W: 51.37 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 25.29

Y : 25.97

Z : 38.8

YXY

Y1 : 25.97

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 45.49%

Y : 35.69%


LRV

~ 26 %

Munsell Color System

2.3PB 5.6/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.01

A : 2.6

B : -14.19

CIE-Lch

L : 58.01

C : 14.43

H : 280.39

CIE-Luv

L : 58.01

U : -5.58

V : -21.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.96

A : -0.59

B : -9.47






Similar Colors and Paints



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Pantone PMS


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Pantone TCX


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ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)





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Dunn-Edwards


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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


Violet Aura (PPG1168-5) - #838BA4 Color Images and Patterns


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