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Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve (SW 7078) Paint Color


Color Name: Minute Mauve (SW 7078)
Hex Color Code: #CFC9C8
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 201, 200)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.9%, 3.4%, 18.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Minute Mauve (SW 7078) color - its meaning and example


What color is Minute Mauve (SW 7078)?

Minute Mauve (SW 7078) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Minute Mauve (SW 7078) is #CFC9C8, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 201, 200).

In the RGB color model, Minute Mauve (SW 7078) has a red value of 207, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 200. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 3.4% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Minute Mauve (SW 7078) has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) is cool or warm?

The color Minute Mauve (SW 7078) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Minute Mauve (SW 7078)?

Minute Mauve (SW 7078) has an LRV of nearly 59. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Minute Mauve (SW 7078)

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) 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 59 puts Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve (SW 7078) paint color in the medium 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


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 201, 200)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
200 (78.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.90%
Yellow
3.38%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(8.57deg, 6.8 %, 79.8 %)

Hue
8.57°
Saturation
6.80 %.
Lightness
79.80 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 47, 36)
Red
22 (8.7%)
Yellow
47 (18.5%)
Blue
36 (14.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
8.57°
Saturation
3.38 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 8.57°

W: 78.43 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 57.04

Y : 59.21

Z : 63.07

YXY

Y1 : 59.21

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 21.18%

Y : 21.57%


LRV

~ 59.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.5YR 8.0/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 81.41

A : 1.9

B : 1.23

CIE-Lch

L : 81.41

C : 2.26

H : 32.84

CIE-Luv

L : 81.41

U : 3.5

V : 1.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.95

A : -2.33

B : 5.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Minute Mauve (SW 7078) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Minute Mauve (SW 7078) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Light Gray
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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Silver
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to British Standard 4800


#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
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BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Pantone PMS


#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 434 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#D0D0CE
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C8C9C7
PANTONE Cool Gray 3 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Minute Mauve (SW 7078) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Minute Mauve (SW 7078) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Valspar


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Valspar


#CEC7C4
Modest Silver (4002-1A)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#D0CCCD
Mercury Glass (V136-1)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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White Pepper (4001-1A)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Sherwin Williams


#CFCAC7
Grayish (SW 6001)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#CAC9C6
Zircon (SW 7667)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#D0CEC9
Big Chill (SW 7648)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Dunn-Edwards


#CBC5C6
Dangerous Robot (DE 6387)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#D4CBCC
Eagle's View (DE 6394)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D1D0D1
Clouded Vision (DE 6380)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)





Behr


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Behr


#CECBCB
Rock Crystal (MQ3-28)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#CAC2BD
Chicago Fog (N140-2)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C5C5C3
Silver Bullet (N520-2)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to PPG Paints


#D1CDCA
Free Reign (PPG1004-2)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D7D2D1
Balanced (PPG1003-2)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D2CFCC
Elusion (PPG1005-2)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#CDCCC9
Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Minute Mauve (SW 7078) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Minute Mauve (SW 7078) to Benjamin Moore


#D3CFD0
Violet Pearl (1451)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D3CCC7
Portland Gray (2109-60)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#D0C5C5
Porcelain (2113-60)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#CDCCCA
Cement Gray (2112-60)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve (SW 7078) - #CFC9C8 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve (SW 7078) - #CFC9C8 Color Images and Patterns


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