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Behr Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) Paint Color


Color Name: Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)
Hex Color Code: #7E6657
RGB Color Code: RGB(126, 102, 87)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.0%, 31.0%, 50.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)?

Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) is #7E6657, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 102, 87).

In the RGB color model, Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) has a red value of 126, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.0% magenta, 31.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.1° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) has a hue of 23.1° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) is cool or warm?

The color Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)?

Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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

Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) 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 15 puts Behr Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) 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


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(126, 102, 87)
Red
126 (49.4%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.05%
Yellow
30.95%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(23.08deg, 18.3 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
23.08°
Saturation
18.31 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 119, 110)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
110 (43.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.08°
Saturation
30.95 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 23.08°

W: 34.12 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 15.08

Y : 14.63

Z : 11.05

YXY

Y1 : 14.63

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 50.59%

M : 60.00%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 14.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.5YR 4.3/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 45.12

A : 7.22

B : 12.1

CIE-Lch

L : 45.12

C : 14.09

H : 59.19

CIE-Luv

L : 45.12

U : 16.13

V : 13.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.24

A : 3.44

B : 9.65






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) (Paint - Behr)


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ΔE - 8.15 (91.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Pantone PMS


#7F6A5E
PANTONE 4272 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 10374 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 7531 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to British Standard 4800


#84604B
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ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to RAL Classic


#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Behr




Sherwin Williams


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Sherwin Williams


#7A6455
Cobble Brown (SW 6082)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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Caraïbe (SW 9090)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to PPG Paints


#7D685B
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ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#7A634D
Fig Branches (PPG1085-7)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Dunn-Edwards


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Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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Stockhorse (DE 6126)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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Art and Craft (DET 682)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Valspar


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Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05) to Benjamin Moore


#886A59
Saddle Soap (2110-30)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#836F5D
Maple Shadows (1022)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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Carob (AF-160)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% 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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