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Dunn-Edwards Molasses (DE 6399) Paint Color


Color Name: Molasses (DE 6399)
Hex Color Code: #574A47
RGB Color Code: RGB(87, 74, 71)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.9%, 18.4%, 65.9%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About Molasses (DE 6399) color - its meaning and example


What color is Molasses (DE 6399)?

Molasses (DE 6399) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Molasses (DE 6399) is #574A47, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 74, 71).

In the RGB color model, Molasses (DE 6399) has a red value of 87, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 65.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.2° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Molasses (DE 6399) has a hue of 11.2° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 34.1 % brightness/value.


Molasses (DE 6399) is cool or warm?

The color Molasses (DE 6399) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Molasses (DE 6399)?

Molasses (DE 6399) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Molasses (DE 6399)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Molasses (DE 6399) 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 7 puts Dunn-Edwards Molasses (DE 6399) 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


Molasses (DE 6399) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(87, 74, 71)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.94%
Yellow
18.39%
Key
65.88%

HSL

HSL(11.25deg, 10.1 %, 31.0 %)

Hue
11.25°
Saturation
10.13 %.
Lightness
30.98 %.

RYB

RYB(136, 140, 147)
Red
136 (53.3%)
Yellow
140 (55.0%)
Blue
147 (57.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
11.25°
Saturation
18.39 %.
Brightness / Value
34.12 %.

HWB

H: 11.25°

W: 27.84 %

B: 65.88 %

XYZ

X : 7.52

Y : 7.38

Z : 6.99

YXY

Y1 : 7.38

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 65.88%

M : 70.98%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 7.4 %

Munsell Color System

4YR 3.1/1

CIE-Lab

L : 32.65

A : 4.9

B : 3.81

CIE-Lch

L : 32.65

C : 6.21

H : 37.83

CIE-Luv

L : 32.65

U : 7.73

V : 3.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 27.16

A : 1.86

B : 3.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Molasses (DE 6399) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Molasses (DE 6399) (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.



#645452
Wenge
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#635147
Umber
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#51484F
Quartz Gray
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Pantone PMS


#5E514D
PANTONE 411 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#4F4644
PANTONE 4273 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#5E4F47
PANTONE 2335 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#62534F
PANTONE 8424 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to British Standard 4800


#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to RAL Classic


#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
#575044
RAL 7013 - Brown Gray
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#3D3635
RAL 8019 - Gray Brown
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Molasses (DE 6399) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Molasses (DE 6399) (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


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Dunn-Edwards


#574A47
Molasses (DE 6399)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#5B4E4B
Nomad (DET 697)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#5B4A44
Bear in Mind (DE 6042)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#524A46
Mink (DE 6392)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to PPG Paints


#544642
French Toast (PPG15-24)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#554747
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#5B4C44
Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Behr


#5C4C4A
Piano Brown (MQ1-43)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#5D4D47
Cabin In The Woods (MQ2-35)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#5D504A
Oak Creek (HDC-AC-07)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#584B4D
Aubergine (N100-7)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Sherwin Williams


#5B4B44
Chateau Brown (SW 7510)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#4F4842
Black Fox (SW 7020)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#5F4B3F
Sable (SW 6083)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#4D3C3C
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Benjamin Moore


#5F4E4B
Fresco Urbain (1253)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#60514A
Branchport Brown (HC-72)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#60544F
Topeka Taupe (1463)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#544649
Vintage Wine (2116-20)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Molasses (DE 6399) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Molasses (DE 6399) to Valspar


#574540
Mystic Taupe (1002-9A)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#594645
Soul Searching (8004-4G)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#4F4845
Moon Rock (T501)
ΔE - 3.36 (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


Dunn-Edwards Molasses (DE 6399) - #574A47 Color Images and Patterns


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