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Dunn-Edwards Shady (DEC 774) Paint Color


Color Name: Shady (DEC 774)
Hex Color Code: #DBD6CB
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 214, 203)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.3%, 7.3%, 14.1%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Beige





About Shady (DEC 774) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shady (DEC 774)?

Shady (DEC 774) color belongs to the Gray Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shady (DEC 774) is #DBD6CB, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 214, 203).

In the RGB color model, Shady (DEC 774) has a red value of 219, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 7.3% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shady (DEC 774) has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.


Shady (DEC 774) is cool or warm?

The color Shady (DEC 774) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Shady (DEC 774)?

Shady (DEC 774) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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

Shady (DEC 774)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Shady (DEC 774) 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 67 puts Dunn-Edwards Shady (DEC 774) 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


Shady (DEC 774) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 214, 203)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
203 (79.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.28%
Yellow
7.31%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(41.25deg, 18.2 %, 82.7 %)

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
18.18 %.
Lightness
82.75 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 46, 27)
Red
17 (6.7%)
Yellow
46 (18.1%)
Blue
27 (10.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.25°
Saturation
7.31 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 41.25°

W: 79.61 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 64.04

Y : 67.47

Z : 66.15

YXY

Y1 : 67.47

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 16.08%

Y : 20.39%


LRV

~ 67.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.4Y 8.4/1

CIE-Lab

L : 85.74

A : -0.19

B : 6.02

CIE-Lch

L : 85.74

C : 6.03

H : 91.82

CIE-Luv

L : 85.74

U : 3.52

V : 9.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.14

A : -4.57

B : 9.75






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shady (DEC 774) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Shady (DEC 774) (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.



#D9D6CF
Timberwolf
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D9DAD2
Oatmeal
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to RAL Classic


#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Pantone PMS


#D6D2C4
PANTONE 7527 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#DFDCD4
PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#D7D2CB
PANTONE Warm Gray 1 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D2CDC3
PANTONE 9082 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to British Standard 4800


#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)





Paint similar to Shady (DEC 774) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shady (DEC 774) (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


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Dunn-Edwards


#DBD6CB
Shady (DEC 774)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#D4D0C5
Muslin (DE 6227)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#D3CEC5
Miner's Dust (DEC 786)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#D2CFC1
Lunar Landing (DE 6241)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Benjamin Moore


#DAD6CC
Balboa Mist (1549)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#DBD8CE
Light Pewter (1464)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#D5D1C7
Bruton White (CW-710)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#D4D0C3
Penthouse (CSP-35)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Behr


#DDD9CE
Campfire Ash (N320-1)
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#D9D4CB
Dove (HDC-MD-21)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#DDDACF
Silver Drop (790C-2)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#D6D4CA
Soft Secret (PPU25-10)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)





PPG Paints


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to PPG Paints


#DBD7CE
Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#DEDBD2
In The Cloud (PPG0999-1)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#E1DACA
Antique White (PPG1024-2)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#DFDCD5
Shark (PPG1006-2)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Sherwin Williams


#DFD9CF
Egret White (SW 7570)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#DED8CF
Windfresh White (SW 7628)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#DFDAD1
City Loft (SW 7631)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#DCD8D0
Drift of Mist (SW 9166)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)


Valspar


Shady (DEC 774) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shady (DEC 774) to Valspar


#DED9D0
Slush (8005-2A)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#DEDAD1
Dirty Martini (V174)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#D6D2CA
Goose Feathers (8006-2B)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#DCDAD0
Barest Hush (V145-1)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Shady (DEC 774) - #DBD6CB 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 Shady (DEC 774) - #DBD6CB Color Images and Patterns


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