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Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) Paint Color


Color Name: Sandcastle (DEC 740)
Hex Color Code: #E5D7C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(229, 215, 196)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.1%, 14.4%, 10.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Sandcastle (DEC 740) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sandcastle (DEC 740)?

Sandcastle (DEC 740) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sandcastle (DEC 740) is #E5D7C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 215, 196).

In the RGB color model, Sandcastle (DEC 740) has a red value of 229, a green value of 215, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 14.4% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation, and 83.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sandcastle (DEC 740) has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.


Sandcastle (DEC 740) is cool or warm?

The color Sandcastle (DEC 740) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sandcastle (DEC 740)?

Sandcastle (DEC 740) has an LRV of nearly 69. 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

Sandcastle (DEC 740)

Light Color


Compare LRV 69 of Sandcastle (DEC 740) 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 69 puts Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) 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


Sandcastle (DEC 740) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(229, 215, 196)
Red
229 (89.8%)
Green
215 (84.3%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.11%
Yellow
14.41%
Key
10.20%

HSL

HSL(34.55deg, 38.8 %, 83.3 %)

Hue
34.55°
Saturation
38.82 %.
Lightness
83.33 %.

RYB

RYB(18, 52, 23)
Red
18 (7.0%)
Yellow
52 (20.2%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.55°
Saturation
14.41 %.
Brightness / Value
89.80 %.

HWB

H: 34.55°

W: 76.86 %

B: 10.20 %

XYZ

X : 66.58

Y : 69.24

Z : 62.08

YXY

Y1 : 69.24

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 10.20%

M : 15.69%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 69.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.5Y 8.5/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 86.62

A : 1.7

B : 11.1

CIE-Lch

L : 86.62

C : 11.23

H : 81.28

CIE-Luv

L : 86.62

U : 9.42

V : 16

Hunter-Lab

L : 83.21

A : -2.81

B : 14.02






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sandcastle (DEC 740) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Sandcastle (DEC 740) (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 - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#EED9C4
Almond
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#EAE0C8
Pearl
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#F7E7CE
Champagne
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Pantone PMS


#E5D7C5
PANTONE 9183 C
ΔE - 0.42 (99.6% similar)
#ECDCC8
PANTONE 9182 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#E1D3C4
PANTONE 9186 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#EDE1CF
PANTONE 9185 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Sandcastle (DEC 740) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sandcastle (DEC 740) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Sherwin Williams


#E7D7C2
Lotus Pod (SW 7572)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#EBDDCB
Biscuit (SW 6112)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#E7D7C6
Fragile Beauty (SW 7553)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#EDDDCA
Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to PPG Paints


#EADAC6
Oatmeal Cookie (PPG1080-1)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#E5DAC8
Botany Beige (PPG15-27)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#DFD4C4
Wheat Sheaf (PPG14-21)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#E4D9C5
Bone White (PPG1085-2)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Dunn-Edwards


#E3D3BF
Oyster (DEC 748)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#E9D8C2
Floating Feather (DE 6142)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#EBDECC
Bone White (DEC 741)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#EDDCC8
Almond (DEC 753)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)





Behr


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Behr


#E2D7C6
Canvas Luggage (N300-2)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#EBDBC8
Vanilla Mocha (N260-1)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#ECDCCA
Weathered Sandstone (29)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#E7DCCC
White Mocha (OR-W11)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Valspar


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Valspar


#E1D6C4
Light Raffia (3008-10B)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#E9D8C5
Soft-Spoken (8007-11E)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#E3D8C8
Gentle Lamb (V177)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#E7DBC6
Natural Soap (T559)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sandcastle (DEC 740) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sandcastle (DEC 740) to Benjamin Moore


#E8DCC8
Lambskin (1051)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#E8D7C6
Dusty Trail (1157)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#E8DECF
First Crush (CSP-310)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#EBD7BF
Painted Sands (1142)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) - #E5D7C4 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


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