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Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) Paint Color


Color Name: Pistachio Shell (DE 6263)
Hex Color Code: #B1B6A3
RGB Color Code: RGB(177, 182, 163)
CMYK Values*: 2.7%, 0.0%, 10.4%, 28.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pistachio Shell (DE 6263)?

Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) is #B1B6A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(177, 182, 163).

In the RGB color model, Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) has a red value of 177, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 10.4% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 75.8° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation, and 67.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) has a hue of 75.8° (degrees), 10.4 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) is cool or warm?

The color Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263)?

Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

Pistachio Shell (DE 6263)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) 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 45 puts Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) 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


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 182, 163)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.75%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
10.44%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(75.79deg, 11.5 %, 67.6 %)

Hue
75.79°
Saturation
11.52 %.
Lightness
67.65 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 76, 55)
Red
36 (14.3%)
Yellow
76 (29.6%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
75.79°
Saturation
10.44 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 75.79°

W: 63.92 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 41.47

Y : 45.45

Z : 41.24

YXY

Y1 : 45.45

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 28.63%

Y : 36.08%


LRV

~ 45.4 %

Munsell Color System

6.3GY 7.2/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 73.19

A : -5.19

B : 9.07

CIE-Lch

L : 73.19

C : 10.45

H : 119.79

CIE-Luv

L : 73.19

U : -1.87

V : 13.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.41

A : -8.17

B : 10.92






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) (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.



#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Pantone PMS


#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A7B3A3
PANTONE 4190 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) (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.


PPG Paints


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to PPG Paints


#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#B4C0AF
Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Benjamin Moore


#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#A7B4A2
Garden Path (466)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B0B8AE
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Sherwin Williams


#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Dunn-Edwards


#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B9C3B3
Belize Green (DEC 782)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#ADBBAD
Median Green (M208)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B1BCB1
Bog Fog (8003-34D)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) to Behr


#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B3BFB0
Flagstaff Green (N400-3)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) - #B1B6A3 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 Pistachio Shell (DE 6263) - #B1B6A3 Color Images and Patterns


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