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Dunn-Edwards Tawny Owl (DET 640) Paint Color


Color Name: Tawny Owl (DET 640)
Hex Color Code: #978B71
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 139, 113)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.9%, 25.2%, 40.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Tawny Owl (DET 640) color - its meaning and example


What color is Tawny Owl (DET 640)?

Tawny Owl (DET 640) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tawny Owl (DET 640) is #978B71, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 139, 113).

In the RGB color model, Tawny Owl (DET 640) has a red value of 151, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.9% magenta, 25.2% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tawny Owl (DET 640) has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.


Tawny Owl (DET 640) is cool or warm?

The color Tawny Owl (DET 640) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Tawny Owl (DET 640)?

Tawny Owl (DET 640) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Tawny Owl (DET 640)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Tawny Owl (DET 640) 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 26 puts Dunn-Edwards Tawny Owl (DET 640) 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


Tawny Owl (DET 640) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 139, 113)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.95%
Yellow
25.17%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(41.05deg, 15.4 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
41.05°
Saturation
15.45 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 105, 82)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Yellow
105 (41.2%)
Blue
82 (32.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.05°
Saturation
25.17 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 41.05°

W: 44.31 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 24.98

Y : 26.24

Z : 19.37

YXY

Y1 : 26.24

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 45.49%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 26.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.8Y 5.7/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.26

A : 0.16

B : 15.55

CIE-Lch

L : 58.26

C : 15.55

H : 89.39

CIE-Luv

L : 58.26

U : 8.91

V : 20.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.22

A : -2.6

B : 13.43






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Tawny Owl (DET 640) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Tawny Owl (DET 640) (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.



#A99A86
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ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to RAL Classic


#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Pantone PMS


#A1967E
PANTONE 10340 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#A5957D
PANTONE 10346 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#A2907A
PANTONE 10358 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#93845E
PANTONE 10342 C
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Tawny Owl (DET 640) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Tawny Owl (DET 640) (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


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#9D8861
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ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
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Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
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Prairie Grove (DE 6195)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Sherwin Williams


#8F8666
Sheraton Sage (SW 0014)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#A4947E
Urban Jungle (SW 9117)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Valspar


#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#98895D
Rolling Prairie (6007-4B)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)





Behr


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Behr


#918260
Gingko Tree (PPU8-02)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
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Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
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Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to PPG Paints


#A0917E
Oyster Shell (PPG14-13)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#9F9484
Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#9A845E
Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Tawny Owl (DET 640) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Tawny Owl (DET 640) to Benjamin Moore


#A3927C
Alexandria Beige (HC-77)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#8D835E
Alligator Green (2143-20)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% 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 Tawny Owl (DET 640) - #978B71 Color Images and Patterns


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