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Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE 6382) Paint Color


Color Name: Formal Gray (DE 6382)
Hex Color Code: #97969A
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 150, 154)
CMYK Values*: 1.9%, 2.6%, 0.0%, 39.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Formal Gray (DE 6382) color - its meaning and example


What color is Formal Gray (DE 6382)?

Formal Gray (DE 6382) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Formal Gray (DE 6382) is #97969A, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 150, 154).

In the RGB color model, Formal Gray (DE 6382) has a red value of 151, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.9% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255° (degrees), 1.9 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Formal Gray (DE 6382) has a hue of 255° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.


Formal Gray (DE 6382) is cool or warm?

The color Formal Gray (DE 6382) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Formal Gray (DE 6382)?

Formal Gray (DE 6382) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

Formal Gray (DE 6382)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of Formal Gray (DE 6382) 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 31 puts Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE 6382) 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


Formal Gray (DE 6382) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 150, 154)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.95%
Magenta
2.60%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(255deg, 1.9 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
255°
Saturation
1.94 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 78, 80)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
80 (31.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
255°
Saturation
2.60 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 255°

W: 58.82 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 29.5

Y : 30.73

Z : 34.95

YXY

Y1 : 30.73

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 41.18%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 30.7 %

Munsell Color System

9PB 6.1/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 62.27

A : 1.14

B : -1.98

CIE-Lch

L : 62.27

C : 2.29

H : 300.06

CIE-Luv

L : 62.27

U : 0.34

V : -3.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.43

A : -2

B : 1.42






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Formal Gray (DE 6382) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Formal Gray (DE 6382) (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.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Pantone PMS


#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#9D9D9F
PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#908D8D
PANTONE 8420 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to RAL Classic


#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)





Paint similar to Formal Gray (DE 6382) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Formal Gray (DE 6382) (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


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Dunn-Edwards


#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#9CA0A6
Gray Wolf (DE 6354)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#91989D
Wolverine (DET 610)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Sherwin Williams


#949194
Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#949392
Gray Shingle (SW 7670)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#989192
Slate Violet (SW 9155)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#959BA0
Dustblu (SW 9161)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Valspar


#9D999A
Feather Quill (V124-4)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#979193
Storm Rolling In (8004-1D)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#9D9C9C
Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#959A9D
Drizzling Mist (4006-1C)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)





Behr


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Behr


#9A9DA2
Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#929291
Cool Ashes (N520-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#8F9395
Flint Gray (PPU26-05)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#928E8E
Plum Smoke (PPU16-14)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to Benjamin Moore


#929392
Wall Street (CSP-20)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#999492
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#A09E9D
Sterling Silver (1461)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#979C9F
Pewter (2121-30)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Formal Gray (DE 6382) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Formal Gray (DE 6382) to PPG Paints


#908B8E
Shining Armor (PPG1003-5)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A49F9F
Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#918E8C
Antique Silver (PPG1002-5)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE 6382) - #97969A 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 Formal Gray (DE 6382) - #97969A Color Images and Patterns


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