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Dunn-Edwards Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) Paint Color


Color Name: Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)
Hex Color Code: #A79994
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 153, 148)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.4%, 11.4%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) color - its meaning and example


What color is Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)?

Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) is #A79994, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 153, 148).

In the RGB color model, Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) has a red value of 167, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 11.4% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.8° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) has a hue of 15.8° (degrees), 11.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) is cool or warm?

The color Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)?

Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) 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 33 puts Dunn-Edwards Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) 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


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 153, 148)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.38%
Yellow
11.38%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(15.79deg, 9.7 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
15.79°
Saturation
9.74 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 81, 71)
Red
55 (21.5%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
71 (27.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.79°
Saturation
11.38 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 15.79°

W: 58.04 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 32.67

Y : 33.14

Z : 32.69

YXY

Y1 : 33.14

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 40.00%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 33.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.7YR 6.3/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 64.27

A : 4.26

B : 4.48

CIE-Lch

L : 64.27

C : 6.18

H : 46.41

CIE-Luv

L : 64.27

U : 8.64

V : 5.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.56

A : 0.58

B : 6.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) (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.



#989898
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ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to RAL Design


#9A908A
RAL 060 60 05 - Screed Grey
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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RAL 060 60 10 - Oak Brown
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to RAL Classic


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
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RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Pantone PMS


#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#AEA8A5
PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) (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


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Dunn-Edwards


#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
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Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to PPG Paints


#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
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Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)





Behr


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Behr


#AA9C8E
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ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Valspar


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Valspar


#A9A39D
Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
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Feather Quill (V124-4)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
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Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
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Stone Age (M102)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) to Sherwin Williams


#ADA8A5
Proper Gray (SW 6003)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
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Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
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Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
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Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% 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 Twilight Taupe (DE 6060) - #A79994 Color Images and Patterns


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