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Behr Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Secret (PPU26-23A)
Hex Color Code: #45484A
RGB Color Code: RGB(69, 72, 74)
CMYK Values*: 6.8%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 71.0%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Secret (PPU26-23A)?

Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) is #45484A, and the RGB color code is RGB(69, 72, 74).

In the RGB color model, Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) has a red value of 69, a green value of 72, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.8% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 71.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204° (degrees), 3.5 % saturation, and 28.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) has a hue of 204° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 29.0 % brightness/value.


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A)?

Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) 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

Dark Secret (PPU26-23A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) 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 Behr Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) 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


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(69, 72, 74)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Green
72 (28.2%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.76%
Magenta
2.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
70.98%

HSL

HSL(204deg, 3.5 %, 28.0 %)

Hue
204°
Saturation
3.50 %.
Lightness
28.04 %.

RYB

RYB(134, 147, 161)
Red
134 (52.7%)
Yellow
147 (57.5%)
Blue
161 (63.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204°
Saturation
6.76 %.
Brightness / Value
29.02 %.

HWB

H: 204°

W: 27.06 %

B: 70.98 %

XYZ

X : 6.01

Y : 6.39

Z : 7.4

YXY

Y1 : 6.39

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 72.94%

M : 71.76%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 6.4 %

Munsell Color System

4B 2.9/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 30.39

A : -0.77

B : -1.63

CIE-Lch

L : 30.39

C : 1.8

H : 244.67

CIE-Luv

L : 30.39

U : -1.67

V : -1.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.29

A : -1.84

B : 0.36






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) (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.



#3F3F3F
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Pantone PMS


#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#4E5458
PANTONE 10392 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#504D4A
PANTONE 10397 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to RAL Classic


#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to RAL Design




Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) (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.


Valspar


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Valspar


#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#484B50
Hematite (4006-2C)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#3A4044
Chimney Smoke (4010-1)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#4E5150
Muted Ebony (4008-2C)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Benjamin Moore


#444647
Graphite (1603)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#404343
Notre Dame (CSP-570)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#4B4E4E
Nightfall (1596)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)


Behr


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Behr


#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#4E5152
Satin Black (PPU26-01)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Dunn-Edwards


#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
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Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to Sherwin Williams


#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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Rock Bottom (SW 7062)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#3D484C
Mount Etna (SW 7625)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) to PPG Paints


#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
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Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% 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


Behr Dark Secret (PPU26-23A) - #45484A Color Images and Patterns


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