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Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) Paint Color


Color Name: Limestone (DE 6233)
Hex Color Code: #DCD8C7
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 216, 199)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.8%, 9.5%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Limestone (DE 6233) color - its meaning and example


What color is Limestone (DE 6233)?

Limestone (DE 6233) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Limestone (DE 6233) is #DCD8C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 216, 199).

In the RGB color model, Limestone (DE 6233) has a red value of 220, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 9.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.6° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation, and 82.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Limestone (DE 6233) has a hue of 48.6° (degrees), 9.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


Limestone (DE 6233) is cool or warm?

The color Limestone (DE 6233) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Limestone (DE 6233)?

Limestone (DE 6233) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a 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

Limestone (DE 6233)

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of Limestone (DE 6233) 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 68 puts Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) 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


Limestone (DE 6233) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 216, 199)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.82%
Yellow
9.55%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(48.57deg, 23.1 %, 82.2 %)

Hue
48.57°
Saturation
23.08 %.
Lightness
82.16 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 50, 26)
Red
17 (6.5%)
Yellow
50 (19.5%)
Blue
26 (10.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.57°
Saturation
9.55 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 48.57°

W: 78.04 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 64.38

Y : 68.45

Z : 63.85

YXY

Y1 : 68.45

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 15.29%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 68.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.3GY 8.5/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 86.23

A : -1.54

B : 8.86

CIE-Lch

L : 86.23

C : 8.99

H : 99.88

CIE-Luv

L : 86.23

U : 3.28

V : 13.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.74

A : -5.89

B : 12.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (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.



#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Pastel Gray
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#EAE0C8
Pearl
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#D9DAD2
Oatmeal
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Pantone PMS


#D6D2C4
PANTONE 7527 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#E2D9C2
PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#D1CCBD
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#DFDCD4
PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to British Standard 4800


#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (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


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Valspar


#E0DAC9
Bare Market (T670)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#E1DBCB
Gossamer Green (8004-23A)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#D5D2C4
Tea Stain (6001-1A)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#D1CFC1
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to PPG Paints


#D5D3C3
Static (PPG14-11)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#E3DDCC
Fossil Stone (PPG1102-2)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#E1DACA
Antique White (PPG1024-2)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#E5DDC8
Navajo White (PPG1101-2)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Behr


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Behr


#E3DCCA
Vintage Linen (PPU7-16)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#E0D8C5
Sentimental Beige (YL-W13)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#E6DECA
Ivory Paper (MQ3-12)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D1CFC0
Sawgrass (N350-2)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Benjamin Moore


#E0D8C6
White Sand (964)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D4D3C3
Sweet Spring (1500)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#E3DDCE
Fossil (AF-65)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#E5DECE
Maritime White (963)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Dunn-Edwards


#E5DFCD
Pueblo White (DET 675)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#D2CFC1
Lunar Landing (DE 6241)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#E3DAC6
Instant Classic (DET 672)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#E2D8C3
Exclusive Ivory (DE 6191)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Sherwin Williams


#E4DECF
Arrowroote (SW 9502)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#E2DACA
Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#DEDDD1
Nonchalant White (SW 6161)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D1CDBF
Sedate Gray (SW 6169)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7 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 Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7 Color Images and Patterns


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