Dunn-Edwards Cashew Nut (DE 5261) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Cashew Nut (DE 5261) |
| Hex Color Code: | #EDCCB3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(237, 204, 179) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 13.9%, 24.5%, 7.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Orange |
What color is Cashew Nut (DE 5261)?
Cashew Nut (DE 5261) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cashew Nut (DE 5261) is #EDCCB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(237, 204, 179).
In the RGB color model, Cashew Nut (DE 5261) has a red value of 237, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 24.5% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.9° (degrees), 61.7 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cashew Nut (DE 5261) has a hue of 25.9° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.
Cashew Nut (DE 5261) is cool or warm?
The color Cashew Nut (DE 5261) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Cashew Nut (DE 5261)?
Cashew Nut (DE 5261) has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a 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
Cashew Nut (DE 5261)
Light Color
Compare LRV 64 of Cashew Nut (DE 5261) 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 64 puts Dunn-Edwards Cashew Nut (DE 5261) paint color in the
lighter 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
Cashew Nut (DE 5261) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(237, 204, 179)
Red
237 (92.9%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.92%
Yellow
24.47%
Key
7.06%
HSL
HSL(25.86deg, 61.7 %, 81.6 %)
Hue
25.86°
Saturation
61.70 %.
Lightness
81.57 %.
RYB
RYB(25, 62, 23)
Red
25 (10.0%)
Yellow
62 (24.5%)
Blue
23 (9.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
25.86°
Saturation
24.47 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.
HWB
H: 25.86°
W: 70.20 %
B: 7.06 %
XYZ
X : 64.65
Y : 64.44
Z : 51.68
YXY
Y1 : 64.44
X : 0.36
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 7.06%
M : 20.00%
Y : 29.80%
LRV
~ 64.4 %
Munsell Color System
6.6YR 8.3/3.6
CIE-Lab
L : 84.2
A : 7.85
B : 16.74
CIE-Lch
L : 84.2
C : 18.49
H : 64.88
CIE-Luv
L : 84.2
U : 22.06
V : 22.5
Hunter-Lab
L : 80.28
A : 3.28
B : 18.03
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Color Combinations
View more Cashew Nut (DE 5261) - #EDCCB3 color palettes and coordinating colors
D07937
D99561
E3B08A
EDCCB3
F7E8DC
FFFFFF
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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.
EDB3D4
EDB3B7
EDCCB3
EDE9B3
D4EDB3
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.
EDCCB3
B3EDCC
CCB3ED
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
EDCCB3
B7EDB3
B3D4ED
E9B3ED
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
EDCCB3
EFD1BB
F1D6C2
F2DBCA
F4E0D1
F6E6D9
F8EBE1
FAF0E8
FBF5F0
FDFAF7
FFFFFF
EDCCB3
D5B8A1
BEA38F
A68F7D
8E7A6B
76665A
5F5248
473D36
2F2924
181412
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Cashew Nut (DE 5261) - #EDCCB3 Color Images and Patterns
