Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) Paint Color

Color Name
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
Hex Color Code
#A6A1D7
RGB Color Code
RGB(166, 161, 215)
CMYK Values*
22.8%, 25.1%, 0.0%, 15.7%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Simply Violet (DE 5941) color - its meaning and example

What color is Simply Violet (DE 5941)?

Simply Violet (DE 5941) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Simply Violet (DE 5941) is #A6A1D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 161, 215).

In the RGB color model, Simply Violet (DE 5941) has a red value of 166, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.8% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 245.6° (degrees), 40.3 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Simply Violet (DE 5941) has a hue of 245.6° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.

Simply Violet (DE 5941) is cool or warm?

The color Simply Violet (DE 5941) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Simply Violet (DE 5941)? (For interior and product design)

Simply Violet (DE 5941) has an LRV of nearly 38.5. 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
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
LRV 38.5
Light Color

Compare LRV 38.5 of Simply Violet (DE 5941) 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 38.5 puts Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) 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

Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A6A1D7
Hex triplet
#A6A1D7
Red
A6
Green
A1
Blue
D7
RGBA / RGB rgb(166, 161, 215)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
215 (84.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
22.79%
Magenta
25.12%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
15.69%
HSL hsl(245.56deg, 40.3 %, 73.7 %)
Hue
245.56°
Saturation
40.30 %
Lightness
73.73 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
245.56°
Saturation
25.12 %
Brightness / Value
84.31 %
RYB ryb(31, 33, 71)
Red
31 (12.0%)
Yellow
33 (12.9%)
Blue
71 (27.9%)
HWB
Hue
245.56°
Whiteness
63.14 %
Blackness
15.69 %
CMY
Cyan
34.90%
Magenta
36.86%
Yellow
15.69%
XYZ
X
40.74
Y
38.5
Z
69.57
YXY
Y1
38.5
X
0.27
Y2
0.26
CIE-Lab
L
68.39
A
13.23
B
-26.76
CIE-Lch
L
68.39
C
29.86
H
296.31
CIE-Luv
L
68.39
U
-0.72
V
-43.85
Hunter-Lab
L
62.05
A
8.6
B
-23.04
Other
LRV
~ 38.5 %
Munsell Color System
9.4PB 6.7/6

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

These are the named colors closest to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#9999CC Color Blue Bell
96.89% match | ΔE 3.11
#BDB0D0 Color Pastel Lilac
91.69% match | ΔE 8.31

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


Pantone PMS

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Pantone PMS

#A7A4E0 Color PANTONE 2705 C
98.12% match | ΔE 1.88
#949CD0 Color PANTONE 3558 C
95.66% match | ΔE 4.34
#9595D2 Color PANTONE 271 C
95.48% match | ΔE 4.52
#AD96DC Color PANTONE 2645 C
95.04% match | ΔE 4.96

RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

These are the real paint colors closest to Simply Violet (DE 5941) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Simply Violet (DE 5941) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Dunn-Edwards

#A6A1D7 Color Simply Violet (DE 5941)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Behr


Valspar

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to PPG Paints


Benjamin Moore

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Benjamin Moore


Sherwin Williams

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Sherwin Williams


Farrow & Ball

Simply Violet (DE 5941) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Simply Violet (DE 5941) to Farrow & Ball

#9EB6C8 Color Lulworth Blue (89)
85.58% match | ΔE 14.42
#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
85.40% match | ΔE 14.60
#6A8FB2 Color Cook's Blue (237)
84.47% match | ΔE 15.53

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#A6A1D7
Simply Violet (DE 5941)
#D2D7A1
Green Earth (Verona Green)*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) - #A6A1D7?

Color that best contrast with Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) - #A6A1D7 is #D2D7A1, color name is Green Earth (Verona Green)*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) - #A6A1D7?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE 5941) - #A6A1D7 is #D2D7A1, color name is Green Earth (Verona Green)*.

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