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Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) Paint Color


Color Name: Shaker Gray (DE 6231)
Hex Color Code: #6C6556
RGB Color Code: RGB(108, 101, 86)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.5%, 20.4%, 57.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Shaker Gray (DE 6231) color - its meaning and example


What color is Shaker Gray (DE 6231)?

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is #6C6556, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 101, 86).

In the RGB color model, Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has a red value of 108, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 20.4% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 38.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is cool or warm?

The color Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Shaker Gray (DE 6231)?

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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

Shaker Gray (DE 6231)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) 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 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) 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


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 101, 86)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.48%
Yellow
20.37%
Key
57.65%

HSL

HSL(40.91deg, 11.3 %, 38.0 %)

Hue
40.91°
Saturation
11.34 %.
Lightness
38.04 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 127, 122)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Yellow
127 (49.7%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.91°
Saturation
20.37 %.
Brightness / Value
42.35 %.

HWB

H: 40.91°

W: 33.73 %

B: 57.65 %

XYZ

X : 12.52

Y : 13.17

Z : 10.69

YXY

Y1 : 13.17

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 60.39%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 13.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.5Y 4.1/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 43.01

A : 0.02

B : 9.5

CIE-Lch

L : 43.01

C : 9.5

H : 89.9

CIE-Luv

L : 43.01

U : 5.03

V : 11.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.29

A : -1.93

B : 7.94






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (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.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
#544F3D
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ΔE - 8.37 (91.6% similar)
#6D6D4B
Aloe Green
ΔE - 8.66 (91.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Pantone PMS


#645D4F
PANTONE 4231 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#6A6952
PANTONE 4227 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#716E6A
PANTONE 2333 C
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#5B5C4A
PANTONE 4229 C
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to RAL Classic


#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (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.


Behr


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Behr


#67614F
Ivy Topiary (PPU8-25)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#68604A
Kilimanjaro (N340-7)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#5E5C50
Night Mission (N370-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#635D46
Crushed Oregano (MQ6-28)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Valspar


#6D6953
Thai Basil (8004-26F)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#625745
Midnight Forest (8004-20G)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#6C6C67
Portland Twilight (V121-3)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#585445
Olive Smudge (6001-2C)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F6A52
Spruce Woods (DE 6238)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#635A4F
Downing to Earth (DET 634)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#606256
English Forest (DE 6280)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#6F6D56
Secluded Green (DE 6259)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to PPG Paints


#5E5B4D
Moss Rock (PPG1032-7)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#5B5A4D
Osiris (PPG1031-7)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#6A6B65
Armory (PPG1009-6)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#5C5644
Walnut Grove (PPG1028-7)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Sherwin Williams


#5E5949
Garden Gate (SW 6167)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#73705E
Sage Green Light (SW 2851)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#63655F
Night Owl (SW 7061)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Benjamin Moore


#6D684E
Sterling Forest (518)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#696449
Turtle Green (2142-20)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#676662
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#5C5A47
Cabbage Patch (2141-20)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% 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 Shaker Gray (DE 6231) - #6C6556 Color Images and Patterns


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