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Dunn-Edwards Whisper Gray (DEC 785) Paint Color


Color Name: Whisper Gray (DEC 785)
Hex Color Code: #E9E5DA
RGB Color Code: RGB(233, 229, 218)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.7%, 6.4%, 8.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Whisper Gray (DEC 785) color - its meaning and example


What color is Whisper Gray (DEC 785)?

Whisper Gray (DEC 785) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whisper Gray (DEC 785) is #E9E5DA, and the RGB color code is RGB(233, 229, 218).

In the RGB color model, Whisper Gray (DEC 785) has a red value of 233, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 6.4% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 88.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whisper Gray (DEC 785) has a hue of 44° (degrees), 6.4 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) is cool or warm?

The color Whisper Gray (DEC 785) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Whisper Gray (DEC 785)?

Whisper Gray (DEC 785) has an LRV of nearly 78. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Whisper Gray (DEC 785)

Light Color


Compare LRV 78 of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) 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 78 puts Dunn-Edwards Whisper Gray (DEC 785) 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


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(233, 229, 218)
Red
233 (91.4%)
Green
229 (89.8%)
Blue
218 (85.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.72%
Yellow
6.44%
Key
8.63%

HSL

HSL(44deg, 25.4 %, 88.4 %)

Hue
44°
Saturation
25.42 %.
Lightness
88.43 %.

RYB

RYB(10, 34, 17)
Red
10 (3.9%)
Yellow
34 (13.5%)
Blue
17 (6.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44°
Saturation
6.44 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.

HWB

H: 44°

W: 85.49 %

B: 8.63 %

XYZ

X : 74.28

Y : 78.42

Z : 77.55

YXY

Y1 : 78.42

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 8.63%

M : 10.20%

Y : 14.51%


LRV

~ 78.4 %

Munsell Color System

1GY 9.0/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 90.97

A : -0.54

B : 5.83

CIE-Lch

L : 90.97

C : 5.85

H : 95.29

CIE-Luv

L : 90.97

U : 2.92

V : 8.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 88.56

A : -5.26

B : 10.07






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Whisper Gray (DEC 785) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Whisper Gray (DEC 785) (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.



#F2F0E6
Alabaster
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#F0EAD6
Eggshell
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#D9DAD2
Oatmeal
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Pantone PMS


#E8E6DF
PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#EBE3D7
PANTONE 9226 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#E4E2DB
PANTONE 9080 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E7E7E0
PANTONE 9100 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to British Standard 4800


#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)





Paint similar to Whisper Gray (DEC 785) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Whisper Gray (DEC 785) (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


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Dunn-Edwards


#E6E3D8
Watermist (DE 6240)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#E4E4DA
Pearly Star (DE 6268)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#ECEBE3
Almond Milk (DEHW 01)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#E3E3D7
Light Sprinkle (DE 6254)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Sherwin Williams


#EDEAE0
Alabaster (SW 7008)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#EEEBE1
Cotton (SW 9581)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F0ECE2
Greek Villa (SW 7551)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#E2E0D7
Moderne White (SW 6168)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Benjamin Moore


#ECEAE0
Dune White (968)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#EEECE1
Swiss Coffee (OC-45)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#E0DFD7
Sheep's Wool (857)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#EFEEE3
Moonlight White (2143-60)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)





Valspar


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Valspar


#ECEAE1
Paramount White (7006-22)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#F0EDE4
Soft Wool (V155)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#F2EFE6
Wedding Cake (V151)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#F1EFE7
Swiss Coffee (7002-16)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to Behr


#EEEBE2
Silky White (PPU7-12)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#EDEBE2
Arcade White (GR-W08)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#E1E0D7
Roadster White (N370-1)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#F4F0E5
Palais White (GR-W15)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Whisper Gray (DEC 785) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Whisper Gray (DEC 785) to PPG Paints


#EFECE2
Winter Mood (PPG14-16)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#F1EDE0
Candlelit Beige (PPG1207-1)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#F1EEE4
Atrium White (PPG1020-1)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#F1EEE2
Accolade (PPG1208-1)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% 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 Whisper Gray (DEC 785) - #E9E5DA Color Images and Patterns


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