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Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (DE 5887) Paint Color


Color Name: Admiral Blue (DE 5887)
Hex Color Code: #50647F
RGB Color Code: RGB(80, 100, 127)
CMYK Values*: 37.0%, 21.3%, 0.0%, 50.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Admiral Blue (DE 5887) color - its meaning and example


What color is Admiral Blue (DE 5887)?

Admiral Blue (DE 5887) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Admiral Blue (DE 5887) is #50647F, and the RGB color code is RGB(80, 100, 127).

In the RGB color model, Admiral Blue (DE 5887) has a red value of 80, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.5° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Admiral Blue (DE 5887) has a hue of 214.5° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) is cool or warm?

The color Admiral Blue (DE 5887) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Admiral Blue (DE 5887)?

Admiral Blue (DE 5887) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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

Admiral Blue (DE 5887)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) 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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (DE 5887) 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


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(80, 100, 127)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
37.01%
Magenta
21.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.20%

HSL

HSL(214.47deg, 22.7 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
214.47°
Saturation
22.71 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 105, 142)
Red
85 (33.4%)
Yellow
105 (41.3%)
Blue
142 (55.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
214.47°
Saturation
37.01 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.

HWB

H: 214.47°

W: 31.37 %

B: 50.20 %

XYZ

X : 11.7

Y : 12.35

Z : 21.85

YXY

Y1 : 12.35

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 68.63%

M : 60.78%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 12.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.8PB 4.0/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 41.77

A : -0.31

B : -17.48

CIE-Lch

L : 41.77

C : 17.48

H : 268.98

CIE-Luv

L : 41.77

U : -10.66

V : -24.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.15

A : -2.1

B : -12.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Admiral Blue (DE 5887) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Admiral Blue (DE 5887) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.



#435770
Midnight Haze
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#536878
Dark Electric Blue
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#436B95
Queen Blue
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Pantone PMS


#4D5F80
PANTONE 2374 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#475E76
PANTONE 4137 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#4E5B73
PANTONE 2376 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#4C6072
PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to British Standard 4800


#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#266492
BS 20-E-56 - Blue
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to RAL Classic


#42698C
RAL 5023 -Distant Blue
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#376B8C
RAL 5007 - Brilliant Blue
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Admiral Blue (DE 5887) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Admiral Blue (DE 5887) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Dunn-Edwards


#52677B
Periscope (DE 5873)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#445A79
Newbury Port (DE 5881)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#576A7D
Blue Print (DET 575)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Sherwin Williams


#516582
Luxe Blue (SW 6537)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#506B84
Denim (SW 6523)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#4C6B8A
Revel Blue (SW 6530)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#5D6F7F
Distance (SW 6243)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


Valspar


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Valspar


#536984
Aurora Borealis (P037)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#576B80
Twinkle, Twinkle (V111-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#505A6D
Dark Night (4003-4C)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#576F85
Thundering Clouds (4005-4B)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)





PPG Paints


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to PPG Paints


#4C6177
Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#5B6676
Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#4F6997
Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)


Behr


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Behr


#476386
Mosaic Blue (PPU15-04)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#4E6173
English Channel (PPU14-19)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#40607C
Tidal (M510-6)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#3E5B7D
Admiral Blue (M520-7)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Admiral Blue (DE 5887) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) to Benjamin Moore


#4B5A71
Kensington Blue (840)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#445772
Indi Go-Go (CSP-565)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#485B6E
Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#586471
Andes Summit (CSP-600)
ΔE - 5.52 (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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