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PPG Paints Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) Paint Color


Color Name: Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2)
Hex Color Code: #DAD6DF
RGB Color Code: RGB(218, 214, 223)
CMYK Values*: 2.2%, 4.0%, 0.0%, 12.5%





About Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) color - its meaning and example


What color is Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2)?

Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is #DAD6DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 214, 223).

In the RGB color model, Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) has a red value of 218, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation, and 85.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) has a hue of 266.7° (degrees), 4.0 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2)?

Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a light 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 Whimsey (PPG1174-2)

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) 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 68 puts PPG Paints Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) paint color in the lighter 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 Whimsey (PPG1174-2) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(218, 214, 223)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
223 (87.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.24%
Magenta
4.04%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(266.67deg, 12.3 %, 85.7 %)

Hue
266.67°
Saturation
12.33 %.
Lightness
85.69 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 29, 28)
Red
15 (5.7%)
Yellow
29 (11.4%)
Blue
28 (10.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
266.67°
Saturation
4.04 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 266.67°

W: 83.92 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 66.28

Y : 68.33

Z : 79.51

YXY

Y1 : 68.33

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 14.51%

M : 16.08%

Y : 12.55%


LRV

~ 68.3 %

Munsell Color System

2P 8.5/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 86.17

A : 3

B : -3.95

CIE-Lch

L : 86.17

C : 4.96

H : 307.27

CIE-Luv

L : 86.17

U : 1.73

V : -6.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.66

A : -1.53

B : 0.83






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to Pantone PMS


#D8D7DF
PANTONE 5315 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 663 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9362 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to British Standard 4800


#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#EBDAE7
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ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) (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


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to PPG Paints


#DEDBE5
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ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to Sherwin Williams


#DFDCE5
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ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


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#D2D2DC
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)





Behr


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#E2DEEA
Sweet Bianca (M560-1)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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Mirror Ball (N550-1)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to Dunn-Edwards


#D2D2DF
Tranquil Sea (DE 5932)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2) to Valspar


#E7E0E9
Spun Moonbeams (8002-1A)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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Dulcinea (8001-47A)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% 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 Whimsey (PPG1174-2) - #DAD6DF Color Images and Patterns


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