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Sherwin Williams Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) Paint Color


Color Name: Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262)
Hex Color Code: #A6A3A9
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 163, 169)
CMYK Values*: 1.8%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 33.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262)?

Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) is #A6A3A9, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 163, 169).

In the RGB color model, Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) has a red value of 166, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.8% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) has a hue of 270° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) is cool or warm?

The color Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262)?

Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) 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 37 puts Sherwin Williams Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) 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


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 163, 169)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.78%
Magenta
3.55%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
33.73%

HSL

HSL(270deg, 3.4 %, 65.1 %)

Hue
270°
Saturation
3.37 %.
Lightness
65.10 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 68, 68)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
68 (26.6%)
Blue
68 (26.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
270°
Saturation
3.55 %.
Brightness / Value
66.27 %.

HWB

H: 270°

W: 63.92 %

B: 33.73 %

XYZ

X : 35.98

Y : 37.17

Z : 42.81

YXY

Y1 : 37.17

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 36.08%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 37.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.4P 6.6/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.4

A : 2.22

B : -2.73

CIE-Lch

L : 67.4

C : 3.52

H : 309.19

CIE-Luv

L : 67.4

U : 1.35

V : -4.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.96

A : -1.33

B : 1.04






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ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) to RAL Design


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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) to RAL Classic


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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)





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Benjamin Moore


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Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Valspar


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) to Valspar


#9D9BA7
Palace Walls (8004-48D)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Behr


Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) to Behr


#AEACAD
Classy (MQ5-04)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
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Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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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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