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Dunn-Edwards Gardenia (DEW 337) Paint Color


Color Name: Gardenia (DEW 337)
Hex Color Code: #FFFDF2
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 253, 242)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.8%, 5.1%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Gardenia (DEW 337) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gardenia (DEW 337)?

Gardenia (DEW 337) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gardenia (DEW 337) is #FFFDF2, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 253, 242).

In the RGB color model, Gardenia (DEW 337) has a red value of 255, a green value of 253, and a blue value of 242. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 5.1% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 97.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gardenia (DEW 337) has a hue of 50.8° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Gardenia (DEW 337) is cool or warm?

The color Gardenia (DEW 337) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gardenia (DEW 337)?

Gardenia (DEW 337) has an LRV of nearly 98. 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

Gardenia (DEW 337)

Light Color


Compare LRV 98 of Gardenia (DEW 337) 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 98 puts Dunn-Edwards Gardenia (DEW 337) 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


Gardenia (DEW 337) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 253, 242)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
253 (99.2%)
Blue
242 (94.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.78%
Yellow
5.10%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(50.77deg, 100.0 %, 97.5 %)

Hue
50.77°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
97.45 %.

RYB

RYB(1, 13, 1)
Red
1 (0.3%)
Yellow
13 (5.1%)
Blue
1 (0.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.77°
Saturation
5.10 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 50.77°

W: 94.90 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 92.39

Y : 97.92

Z : 98.04

YXY

Y1 : 97.92

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 0.78%

Y : 5.10%


LRV

~ 97.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.6GY 9.8/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 99.19

A : -1.21

B : 5.48

CIE-Lch

L : 99.19

C : 5.61

H : 102.46

CIE-Luv

L : 99.19

U : 1.75

V : 8.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 98.96

A : -6.51

B : 10.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gardenia (DEW 337) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Gardenia (DEW 337) (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.



#FFFAF0
Floral White
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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Alabaster
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to RAL Classic


#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Pantone PMS


#F1F1DE
PANTONE 9064 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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PANTONE 9100 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to British Standard 4800


#FFFFFF
BS 00-E-55 - White
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Gardenia (DEW 337) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gardenia (DEW 337) (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


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Dunn-Edwards


#FFFDF2
Gardenia (DEW 337)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#FFFBF0
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ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)


Behr


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Behr


#FAF6E9
Sleek White (OR-W15)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#F5F4EC
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Benjamin Moore


#F6F6ED
Simply White (2143-70)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
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Snowfall White (2144-70)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#F5F6EB
Cotton Balls (2145-70)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)





Valspar


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Valspar


#F6F5EB
Ewe (8007-5A)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to Sherwin Williams


#F6F2E8
Cheviot (SW 9503)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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White Snow (SW 9541)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Whitetail (SW 7103)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Gardenia (DEW 337) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gardenia (DEW 337) to PPG Paints


#F2F0E6
Crumb Cookie (PPG18-01)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Clear Yellow (PPG1215-1)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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Cotton Tail (PPG0998-1)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% 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


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