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Dunn-Edwards Flaxen (DEC 735) Paint Color


Color Name: Flaxen (DEC 735)
Hex Color Code: #FBECC9
RGB Color Code: RGB(251, 236, 201)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.0%, 19.9%, 1.6%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Flaxen (DEC 735) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flaxen (DEC 735)?

Flaxen (DEC 735) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flaxen (DEC 735) is #FBECC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(251, 236, 201).

In the RGB color model, Flaxen (DEC 735) has a red value of 251, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 19.9% yellow, and 1.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 86.2 % saturation, and 88.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flaxen (DEC 735) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 98.4 % brightness/value.


Flaxen (DEC 735) is cool or warm?

The color Flaxen (DEC 735) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Flaxen (DEC 735)?

Flaxen (DEC 735) has an LRV of nearly 85. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Flaxen (DEC 735)

Light Color


Compare LRV 85 of Flaxen (DEC 735) 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 85 puts Dunn-Edwards Flaxen (DEC 735) 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


Flaxen (DEC 735) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(251, 236, 201)
Red
251 (98.4%)
Green
236 (92.5%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.98%
Yellow
19.92%
Key
1.57%

HSL

HSL(42deg, 86.2 %, 88.6 %)

Hue
42°
Saturation
86.21 %.
Lightness
88.63 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 50, 8)
Red
9 (3.4%)
Yellow
50 (19.7%)
Blue
8 (3.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42°
Saturation
19.92 %.
Brightness / Value
98.43 %.

HWB

H: 42°

W: 78.82 %

B: 1.57 %

XYZ

X : 80.32

Y : 84.72

Z : 67.38

YXY

Y1 : 84.72

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 1.57%

M : 7.45%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 84.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.3Y 9.3/3

CIE-Lab

L : 93.76

A : -0.39

B : 18.81

CIE-Lch

L : 93.76

C : 18.82

H : 91.19

CIE-Luv

L : 93.76

U : 10.99

V : 27.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 92.04

A : -5.3

B : 21.03






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Flaxen (DEC 735) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Flaxen (DEC 735) (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.



#EFDFBB
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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Champagne
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Pantone PMS


#F4E5C0
PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#E7DBB9
PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#EFDBB2
PANTONE 7506 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#F3E4CD
PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Flaxen (DEC 735) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flaxen (DEC 735) (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.


Valspar


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Valspar


#FDEECF
Champagne Tickle (3001-2C)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#F4E8C7
Desert Flower (6008-5A)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#F6E5BE
Pale Maize (3005-8C)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#FBE8C8
Sundrop (T549)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Dunn-Edwards


#F6E6C5
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ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Milkweed (DEC 762)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#FFF1D5
Candlestick Point (DE 5274)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Behr


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Behr


#F5E7C8
Rice Wine (M320-2)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#FEEBC8
Frittata (M290-2)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#FAE9CA
Risotto (M270-2)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#F7E4BF
Candlewick (HDC-CT-03)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Benjamin Moore


#F3E5C3
Hepplewhite Ivory (HC-36)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#F4E3BE
San Mateo Beaches (924)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#FBE7C5
Soft Beige (2156-60)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#FBEACD
Cream (2159-60)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to PPG Paints


#F4E5C5
Sausalito (PPG1209-2)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#F9E7BF
Creamy Custard (PPG1204-3)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#F5E4BF
Winter Wheat (PPG12-05)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#F4E4C6
To The Rescue (PPG12-25)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Flaxen (DEC 735) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flaxen (DEC 735) to Sherwin Williams


#F4E3BC
Full Moon (SW 6679)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#F5E5BC
Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#F8E4C2
Tea Light (SW 7681)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#EDE0C5
Vital Yellow (SW 6392)
ΔE - 3.49 (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


Dunn-Edwards Flaxen (DEC 735) - #FBECC9 Color Images and Patterns


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