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Sherwin Williams Veiled Violet (SW 6268) Paint Color


Color Name: Veiled Violet (SW 6268)
Hex Color Code: #BDB5B9
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 181, 185)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.2%, 2.1%, 25.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Veiled Violet (SW 6268) color - its meaning and example


What color is Veiled Violet (SW 6268)?

Veiled Violet (SW 6268) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Veiled Violet (SW 6268) is #BDB5B9, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 181, 185).

In the RGB color model, Veiled Violet (SW 6268) has a red value of 189, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 185. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 2.1% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 330° (degrees), 5.7 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Veiled Violet (SW 6268) has a hue of 330° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) is cool or warm?

The color Veiled Violet (SW 6268) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Veiled Violet (SW 6268)?

Veiled Violet (SW 6268) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

Veiled Violet (SW 6268)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) 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 47 puts Sherwin Williams Veiled Violet (SW 6268) 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


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 181, 185)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
185 (72.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.23%
Yellow
2.12%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(330deg, 5.7 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
330°
Saturation
5.71 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 57, 51)
Red
33 (12.8%)
Yellow
57 (22.3%)
Blue
51 (20.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
330°
Saturation
4.23 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 330°

W: 70.98 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 46.27

Y : 47.37

Z : 52.6

YXY

Y1 : 47.37

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 29.02%

Y : 27.45%


LRV

~ 47.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.3RP 7.3/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.43

A : 3.56

B : -1.03

CIE-Lch

L : 74.43

C : 3.7

H : 343.89

CIE-Luv

L : 74.43

U : 4.36

V : -2.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.83

A : -0.45

B : 2.86






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Veiled Violet (SW 6268) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Veiled Violet (SW 6268) (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.



#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
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ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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Lavender Gray
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to British Standard 4800


#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Pantone PMS


#D0C4C5
PANTONE 434 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#B1B3B3
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Veiled Violet (SW 6268) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Veiled Violet (SW 6268) (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.


PPG Paints


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to PPG Paints


#C3B8B7
Luxurious (PPG18-04)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C4BDBA
Hush (PPG1004-3)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C8BCB7
Fond Memory (PPG1017-3)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Sherwin Williams


#BDB8B8
Fashionable Gray (SW 6275)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C0B6B4
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C5C0C9
Grape Mist (SW 6548)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Valspar


#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C9BFBD
Oyster Bay (V127-3)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C7C5CC
Pebbles (8004-48B)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#BFC0C6
Dolphin at Play (8004-46B)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Benjamin Moore


#C1B9C4
African Violet (2116-50)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#D0C5C5
Porcelain (2113-60)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#CBC5C6
Dangerous Robot (DE 6387)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C5B9B4
Chocolate Milk (DE 6059)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#CDBDBA
Wafting Gray (DE 6031)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Veiled Violet (SW 6268) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Veiled Violet (SW 6268) to Behr


#BEBBBB
Grape Creme (PPU16-11)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C7C4CD
Posture & Pose (N560-1)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#C4C2CD
Satire (MQ5-40)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#BDBEBF
High Speed Access (N530-3)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Veiled Violet (SW 6268) - #BDB5B9 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 Veiled Violet (SW 6268) - #BDB5B9 Color Images and Patterns


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#BDB5B9
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