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Sherwin Williams Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) Paint Color


Color Name: Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015)
Hex Color Code: #D1C5C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(209, 197, 196)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.7%, 6.2%, 18.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) color - its meaning and example


What color is Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015)?

Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) is #D1C5C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(209, 197, 196).

In the RGB color model, Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) has a red value of 209, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 18.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.6° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 79.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) has a hue of 4.6° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation and 82.0 % brightness/value.


Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) is cool or warm?

The color Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015)?

Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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

Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) 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 57 puts Sherwin Williams Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) 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


Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(209, 197, 196)
Red
209 (82.0%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.74%
Yellow
6.22%
Key
18.04%

HSL

HSL(4.62deg, 12.4 %, 79.4 %)

Hue
4.62°
Saturation
12.38 %.
Lightness
79.41 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 49, 37)
Red
25 (9.7%)
Yellow
49 (19.4%)
Blue
37 (14.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.62°
Saturation
6.22 %.
Brightness / Value
81.96 %.

HWB

H: 4.62°

W: 76.86 %

B: 18.04 %

XYZ

X : 56.22

Y : 57.47

Z : 60.35

YXY

Y1 : 57.47

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 18.04%

M : 22.75%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 57.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.3YR 7.9/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 80.45

A : 4.01

B : 1.99

CIE-Lch

L : 80.45

C : 4.48

H : 26.41

CIE-Luv

L : 80.45

U : 7.03

V : 2.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.81

A : -0.29

B : 5.87






Similar Colors and Paints



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#C9C0BB
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ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#D0C4C5
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ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


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#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
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BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


RAL Classic


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#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


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Benjamin Moore


Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) to Benjamin Moore


#D0C5C5
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ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


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#C9BFBD
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)





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ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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#D1C5BE
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ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) to PPG Paints


#C8BCB7
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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Hush (PPG1004-3)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% 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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