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Dunn-Edwards Overcast Sky (DE 5821) Paint Color


Color Name: Overcast Sky (DE 5821)
Hex Color Code: #A7B8C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 184, 196)
CMYK Values*: 14.8%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 23.1%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Overcast Sky (DE 5821) color - its meaning and example


What color is Overcast Sky (DE 5821)?

Overcast Sky (DE 5821) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Overcast Sky (DE 5821) is #A7B8C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 184, 196).

In the RGB color model, Overcast Sky (DE 5821) has a red value of 167, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.8% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.8° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Overcast Sky (DE 5821) has a hue of 204.8° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


Overcast Sky (DE 5821) is cool or warm?

The color Overcast Sky (DE 5821) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Overcast Sky (DE 5821)?

Overcast Sky (DE 5821) has an LRV of nearly 46. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Overcast Sky (DE 5821)

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of Overcast Sky (DE 5821) 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 46 puts Dunn-Edwards Overcast Sky (DE 5821) paint color in the medium 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


Overcast Sky (DE 5821) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 184, 196)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.80%
Magenta
6.12%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(204.83deg, 19.7 %, 71.2 %)

Hue
204.83°
Saturation
19.73 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 51, 59)
Red
27 (10.8%)
Yellow
51 (19.9%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.83°
Saturation
14.80 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 204.83°

W: 65.49 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 43.04

Y : 46.48

Z : 58.93

YXY

Y1 : 46.48

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 27.84%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 46.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.6B 7.2/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.86

A : -3.36

B : -8.06

CIE-Lch

L : 73.86

C : 8.73

H : 247.38

CIE-Luv

L : 73.86

U : -9.7

V : -11.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.18

A : -6.62

B : -3.52






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RAL Design


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Paint similar to Overcast Sky (DE 5821) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


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Sherwin Williams


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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.







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