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Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) Paint Color


Color Name: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)
Hex Color Code: #4A4653
RGB Color Code: RGB(74, 70, 83)
CMYK Values*: 10.8%, 15.7%, 0.0%, 67.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) color - its meaning and example


What color is Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)?

Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) is #4A4653, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 70, 83).

In the RGB color model, Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) has a red value of 74, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.8% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 67.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 258.5° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation, and 30.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) has a hue of 258.5° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation and 32.5 % brightness/value.


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) is cool or warm?

The color Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)?

Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) 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 6 puts Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) 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


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(74, 70, 83)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.84%
Magenta
15.66%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
67.45%

HSL

HSL(258.46deg, 8.5 %, 30.0 %)

Hue
258.46°
Saturation
8.50 %.
Lightness
30.00 %.

RYB

RYB(130, 137, 159)
Red
130 (51.1%)
Yellow
137 (53.6%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
258.46°
Saturation
15.66 %.
Brightness / Value
32.55 %.

HWB

H: 258.46°

W: 27.45 %

B: 67.45 %

XYZ

X : 6.58

Y : 6.46

Z : 9.08

YXY

Y1 : 6.46

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 70.98%

M : 72.55%

Y : 67.45%


LRV

~ 6.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.3P 2.9/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 30.55

A : 4.63

B : -7.14

CIE-Lch

L : 30.55

C : 8.51

H : 302.95

CIE-Luv

L : 30.55

U : 1.33

V : -9.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.42

A : 1.7

B : -3.4






Similar Colors and Paints



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#51484F
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to British Standard 4800


#474659
BS 22-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#4D4E51
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ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#414549
BS 00-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Pantone PMS


#3F3843
PANTONE 4119 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#575256
PANTONE 4294 C
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#45394D
PANTONE 4118 C
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#4D4345
PANTONE 10387 C
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to RAL Classic


#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Sherwin Williams


#4A4653
Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)
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#4E4247
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#3A373E
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ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Benjamin Moore


#514A58
Shadow (2117-30)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#514C5A
Super Nova (1414)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#4B4A5C
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ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to PPG Paints


#4A4354
Blackberry (PPG1172-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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Blackhearth (PPG1003-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#484B5A
Black Flame (PPG1043-7)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)





Behr


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Behr


#4E4850
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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Limo-Scene (N560-7)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Mata Hari (PPU17-01)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Dunn-Edwards


#4F4F5E
Night Night (DE 5937)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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Nightshade (DET 407)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#4E4E63
Legendary Purple (DE 5930)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#4D4860
Violet Shadow (DEA 192)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) to Valspar


#534654
Purple Fury (4001-4C)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#54525A
Veiled Vinyl (M231)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#3D3940
Black Currant (V125-6)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
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Soft Panther (8006-12F)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% 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


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