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Dunn-Edwards Flickering Gold (DE 6166) Paint Color


Color Name: Flickering Gold (DE 6166)
Hex Color Code: #C6A668
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 166, 104)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.2%, 47.5%, 22.4%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Flickering Gold (DE 6166) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flickering Gold (DE 6166)?

Flickering Gold (DE 6166) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flickering Gold (DE 6166) is #C6A668, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 166, 104).

In the RGB color model, Flickering Gold (DE 6166) has a red value of 198, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 47.5% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.6° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flickering Gold (DE 6166) has a hue of 39.6° (degrees), 47.5 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Flickering Gold (DE 6166) is cool or warm?

The color Flickering Gold (DE 6166) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Flickering Gold (DE 6166)?

Flickering Gold (DE 6166) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Flickering Gold (DE 6166)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Flickering Gold (DE 6166) 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Flickering Gold (DE 6166) paint color in the medium 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


Flickering Gold (DE 6166) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 166, 104)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
104 (40.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.16%
Yellow
47.47%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(39.57deg, 45.2 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
39.57°
Saturation
45.19 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 111, 47)
Red
61 (24.1%)
Yellow
111 (43.5%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.57°
Saturation
47.47 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 39.57°

W: 40.78 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 39.42

Y : 40.28

Z : 18.79

YXY

Y1 : 40.28

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 34.90%

Y : 59.22%


LRV

~ 40.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.6Y 6.8/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 69.67

A : 3.63

B : 36.35

CIE-Lch

L : 69.67

C : 36.53

H : 84.29

CIE-Luv

L : 69.67

U : 24.86

V : 44.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.46

A : -0.18

B : 26.87






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Flickering Gold (DE 6166) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


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


Pantone TCX


Flickering Gold (DE 6166) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flickering Gold (DE 6166) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#C6AA76
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


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RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#BD984B
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ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
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BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
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BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Flickering Gold (DE 6166) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flickering Gold (DE 6166) (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.


Sherwin Williams


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#C2A462
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ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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Behr


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ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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Benjamin Moore


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Valspar


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PPG Paints


Flickering Gold (DE 6166) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flickering Gold (DE 6166) to PPG Paints


#C49E69
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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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

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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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