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Dunn-Edwards Desert Gray (DEC 760) Paint Color


Color Name: Desert Gray (DEC 760)
Hex Color Code: #B8A487
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 164, 135)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.9%, 26.6%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Desert Gray (DEC 760) color - its meaning and example


What color is Desert Gray (DEC 760)?

Desert Gray (DEC 760) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Gray (DEC 760) is #B8A487, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 164, 135).

In the RGB color model, Desert Gray (DEC 760) has a red value of 184, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 26.6% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.5° (degrees), 25.7 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Gray (DEC 760) has a hue of 35.5° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


Desert Gray (DEC 760) is cool or warm?

The color Desert Gray (DEC 760) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Desert Gray (DEC 760)?

Desert Gray (DEC 760) has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Desert Gray (DEC 760)

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of Desert Gray (DEC 760) 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 38 puts Dunn-Edwards Desert Gray (DEC 760) 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


Desert Gray (DEC 760) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 164, 135)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.87%
Yellow
26.63%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(35.51deg, 25.7 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
35.51°
Saturation
25.65 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 90, 57)
Red
54 (21.0%)
Yellow
90 (35.4%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.51°
Saturation
26.63 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 35.51°

W: 52.94 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 37.42

Y : 38.49

Z : 28.38

YXY

Y1 : 38.49

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 35.69%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 38.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 6.7/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 68.38

A : 2.74

B : 17.73

CIE-Lch

L : 68.38

C : 17.94

H : 81.23

CIE-Luv

L : 68.38

U : 14.22

V : 23.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.04

A : -0.92

B : 16.31






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Desert Gray (DEC 760) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Desert Gray (DEC 760) (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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Pantone PMS


#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B2A384
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Desert Gray (DEC 760) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Desert Gray (DEC 760) (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.


Behr


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Behr


#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)


Valspar


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Valspar


#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Sherwin Williams


#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AC9D83
Fenland (SW 7544)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B1A38E
Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Benjamin Moore


#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#BFAE8C
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to Dunn-Edwards


#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Desert Gray (DEC 760) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Desert Gray (DEC 760) to PPG Paints


#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Desert Gray (DEC 760) - #B8A487 color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Desert Gray (DEC 760) - #B8A487 Color Images and Patterns


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