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Dunn-Edwards Black Russian (DE 6391) Paint Color


Color Name: Black Russian (DE 6391)
Hex Color Code: #5C5451
RGB Color Code: RGB(92, 84, 81)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.7%, 12.0%, 63.9%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About Black Russian (DE 6391) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black Russian (DE 6391)?

Black Russian (DE 6391) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Russian (DE 6391) is #5C5451, and the RGB color code is RGB(92, 84, 81).

In the RGB color model, Black Russian (DE 6391) has a red value of 92, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 12.0% yellow, and 63.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 6.4 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Russian (DE 6391) has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 12.0 % saturation and 36.1 % brightness/value.


Black Russian (DE 6391) is cool or warm?

The color Black Russian (DE 6391) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Black Russian (DE 6391)?

Black Russian (DE 6391) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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

Black Russian (DE 6391)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Black Russian (DE 6391) 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 9 puts Dunn-Edwards Black Russian (DE 6391) 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


Black Russian (DE 6391) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(92, 84, 81)
Red
92 (36.1%)
Green
84 (32.9%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.70%
Yellow
11.96%
Key
63.92%

HSL

HSL(16.36deg, 6.4 %, 33.9 %)

Hue
16.36°
Saturation
6.36 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 133, 140)
Red
123 (48.1%)
Yellow
133 (52.1%)
Blue
140 (54.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.36°
Saturation
11.96 %.
Brightness / Value
36.08 %.

HWB

H: 16.36°

W: 31.76 %

B: 63.92 %

XYZ

X : 9.07

Y : 9.21

Z : 9.08

YXY

Y1 : 9.21

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 63.92%

M : 67.06%

Y : 68.24%


LRV

~ 9.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.9YR 3.5/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 36.39

A : 2.68

B : 2.93

CIE-Lch

L : 36.39

C : 3.97

H : 47.54

CIE-Luv

L : 36.39

U : 4.77

V : 3.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.35

A : 0.23

B : 3.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Russian (DE 6391) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Black Russian (DE 6391) (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.



#645452
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
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Umber
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Pantone PMS


#5B5652
PANTONE 8600 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#5E514D
PANTONE 411 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#62534F
PANTONE 8424 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#5A5052
PANTONE 10386 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to RAL Classic


#575044
RAL 7013 - Brown Gray
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Black Russian (DE 6391) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Russian (DE 6391) (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


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Dunn-Edwards


#59504C
Weathered Brown (DEC 756)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#5B4E4B
Nomad (DET 697)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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Louisiana Mud (DE 6398)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Behr


#605652
Timber Brown (N140-7)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#5D504A
Oak Creek (HDC-AC-07)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#5D5558
Virtuoso (N570-6)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#524A4B
Instant Classic (MQ1-34)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Benjamin Moore


#60544F
Topeka Taupe (1463)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#575553
Iron Mountain (2134-30)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#60514A
Branchport Brown (HC-72)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#5F5047
Rural Earth (1239)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)





Valspar


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Valspar


#57524E
Semi-Sweet (4003-2C)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#62534D
Hunting Boots (1001-9A)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#4F4845
Moon Rock (T501)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to PPG Paints


#5C5752
Undercover (PPG0998-7)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#665D59
Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#605C58
Stone's Throw (PPG1008-7)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black Russian (DE 6391) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Russian (DE 6391) to Sherwin Williams


#665D57
Manor House (SW 7505)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#54504A
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#57534C
Thunder Gray (SW 7645)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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Black Fox (SW 7020)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% 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


Dunn-Edwards Black Russian (DE 6391) - #5C5451 Color Images and Patterns


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