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Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan (DEC 718) Paint Color


Color Name: Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
Hex Color Code: #A78B71
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 139, 113)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.8%, 32.3%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Mesa Tan (DEC 718) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mesa Tan (DEC 718)?

Mesa Tan (DEC 718) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mesa Tan (DEC 718) is #A78B71, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 139, 113).

In the RGB color model, Mesa Tan (DEC 718) has a red value of 167, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 32.3% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation, and 54.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mesa Tan (DEC 718) has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) is cool or warm?

The color Mesa Tan (DEC 718) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Mesa Tan (DEC 718)?

Mesa Tan (DEC 718) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

Mesa Tan (DEC 718)

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) 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 28 puts Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan (DEC 718) 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


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 139, 113)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.77%
Yellow
32.34%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(28.89deg, 23.5 %, 54.9 %)

Hue
28.89°
Saturation
23.48 %.
Lightness
54.90 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 101, 73)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
101 (39.5%)
Blue
73 (28.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.89°
Saturation
32.34 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 28.89°

W: 44.31 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 28.15

Y : 27.87

Z : 19.52

YXY

Y1 : 27.87

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 45.49%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 27.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 5.8/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 59.77

A : 6.67

B : 17.87

CIE-Lch

L : 59.77

C : 19.08

H : 69.53

CIE-Luv

L : 59.77

U : 19.59

V : 22.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.79

A : 2.78

B : 15.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mesa Tan (DEC 718) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Mesa Tan (DEC 718) (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.



#B38B6D
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ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Pantone PMS


#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Mesa Tan (DEC 718) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mesa Tan (DEC 718) (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


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Dunn-Edwards


#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to PPG Paints


#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Benjamin Moore


#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#9D8774
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ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Sherwin Williams


#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
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Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Meadowlark (SW 7522)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Valspar


#A28C78
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mesa Tan (DEC 718) to Behr


#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Nutshell (S220-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% 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


Mesa Tan (DEC 718) - #A78B71 Color Images and Patterns


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