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PPG Paints Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)
Hex Color Code: #7487C6
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 135, 198)
CMYK Values*: 41.4%, 31.8%, 0.0%, 22.4%





About Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)?

Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is #7487C6, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 135, 198).

In the RGB color model, Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) has a red value of 116, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 41.4% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 226.1° (degrees), 41.8 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) has a hue of 226.1° (degrees), 41.4 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is cool or warm?

The color Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)?

Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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

Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) 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 25 puts PPG Paints Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) 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


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 135, 198)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
41.41%
Magenta
31.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(226.1deg, 41.8 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
226.1°
Saturation
41.84 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 48, 105)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Yellow
48 (18.8%)
Blue
105 (41.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
226.1°
Saturation
41.41 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 226.1°

W: 45.49 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 26.06

Y : 25.12

Z : 56.9

YXY

Y1 : 25.12

X : 0.24

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 47.06%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 25.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.3PB 5.6/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 57.19

A : 9.35

B : -34.91

CIE-Lch

L : 57.19

C : 36.13

H : 284.99

CIE-Luv

L : 57.19

U : -11.97

V : -55.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.12

A : 5.11

B : -32.23






Similar Colors and Paints



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#7A89B8
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ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 8.12 (91.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Pantone PMS


#758CC0
PANTONE 2135 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2114 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7682 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2123 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Paint similar to Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) (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


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to PPG Paints




Dunn-Edwards


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#7B85C6
Twilight Twinkle (DE 5907)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
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Enchanting Sky (DE 5900)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


Behr


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Behr


#7F8FCA
Pansy Garden (P540-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)





Valspar


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Valspar


#7E85BD
Plush (8001-47E)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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Simply Purple (4004-10B)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
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Blue Shock (4005-10B)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Benjamin Moore


#7F84BE
California Lilac (2068-40)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
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Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) to Sherwin Williams


#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
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Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% 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


Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6) - #7487C6 Color Images and Patterns


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