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PPG Paints French Violet (PPG1175-5) Paint Color


Color Name: French Violet (PPG1175-5)
Hex Color Code: #988EB4
RGB Color Code: RGB(152, 142, 180)
CMYK Values*: 15.6%, 21.1%, 0.0%, 29.4%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About French Violet (PPG1175-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is French Violet (PPG1175-5)?

French Violet (PPG1175-5) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Violet (PPG1175-5) is #988EB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(152, 142, 180).

In the RGB color model, French Violet (PPG1175-5) has a red value of 152, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.6% cyan, 21.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Violet (PPG1175-5) has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.


French Violet (PPG1175-5) is cool or warm?

The color French Violet (PPG1175-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of French Violet (PPG1175-5)?

French Violet (PPG1175-5) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

French Violet (PPG1175-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of French Violet (PPG1175-5) 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 29 puts PPG Paints French Violet (PPG1175-5) 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


French Violet (PPG1175-5) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(152, 142, 180)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.56%
Magenta
21.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(255.79deg, 20.2 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
255.79°
Saturation
20.21 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 57, 85)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
57 (22.5%)
Blue
85 (33.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255.79°
Saturation
21.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 255.79°

W: 55.69 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 30.86

Y : 29.32

Z : 47.21

YXY

Y1 : 29.32

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 40.39%

M : 44.31%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 29.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.8P 5.9/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.06

A : 11.5

B : -18.52

CIE-Lch

L : 61.06

C : 21.8

H : 301.84

CIE-Luv

L : 61.06

U : 3

V : -29.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.14

A : 6.98

B : -13.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to French Violet (PPG1175-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to French Violet (PPG1175-5) (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.



#AB92B3
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ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


French Violet (PPG1175-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of French Violet (PPG1175-5) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


French Violet (PPG1175-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of French Violet (PPG1175-5) to Pantone PMS


#A192B2
PANTONE 666 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2093 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


French Violet (PPG1175-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of French Violet (PPG1175-5) to British Standard 4800


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to French Violet (PPG1175-5) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to French Violet (PPG1175-5) (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


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Sherwin Williams


French Violet (PPG1175-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of French Violet (PPG1175-5) to Sherwin Williams


#968DB8
Brave Purple (SW 6823)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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Berry Cream (SW 9075)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
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Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


French Violet (PPG1175-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of French Violet (PPG1175-5) to Benjamin Moore


#9C94BB
Snugglepuss (1405)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)





Valspar


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#A091B3
Iris Blossom (1001-5C)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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Purpleheart (8001-48D)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A391A7
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ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Behr


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#9191BB
Lily Of The Nile (PPU16-05)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Violet Aura (M550-5)
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Celeb City (M570-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
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Classic Bouquet (P570-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


French Violet (PPG1175-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of French Violet (PPG1175-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#A19ABD
Grape Gatsby (DE 5948)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% 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


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