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Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) Paint Color


Color Name: Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27)
Hex Color Code: #ECEAD9
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 234, 217)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.8%, 8.1%, 7.5%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) color - its meaning and example


What color is Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27)?

Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) is #ECEAD9, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 234, 217).

In the RGB color model, Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) has a red value of 236, a green value of 234, and a blue value of 217. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 8.1% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.7° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 88.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) has a hue of 53.7° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) is cool or warm?

The color Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27)?

Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) has an LRV of nearly 82. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27)

Light Color


Compare LRV 82 of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) 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 82 puts Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) 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


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 234, 217)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
234 (91.8%)
Blue
217 (85.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.85%
Yellow
8.05%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(53.68deg, 33.3 %, 88.8 %)

Hue
53.68°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
88.82 %.

RYB

RYB(8, 36, 14)
Red
8 (3.2%)
Yellow
36 (14.1%)
Blue
14 (5.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.68°
Saturation
8.05 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 53.68°

W: 85.10 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 76.54

Y : 81.69

Z : 77.38

YXY

Y1 : 81.69

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 8.24%

Y : 14.90%


LRV

~ 81.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.3GY 9.1/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 92.44

A : -2.22

B : 8.48

CIE-Lch

L : 92.44

C : 8.77

H : 104.69

CIE-Luv

L : 92.44

U : 2.09

V : 13.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 90.38

A : -7.01

B : 12.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#F0EAD6
Eggshell
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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Parchment
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#F2F0E6
Alabaster
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#F5F5DC
Beige
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Pantone PMS


#F1F1DE
PANTONE 9064 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#F1F0D8
PANTONE 9060 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#F2E9DB
PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#E7E7E0
PANTONE 9100 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)





Paint similar to Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) (Paint - Behr). 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


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Dunn-Edwards


#EBE9D8
Angelic Starlet (DET 645)
ΔE - 0.22 (99.8% similar)
#F2EFDC
Glisten Green (DE 5491)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#ECE6D5
Antique White (DEW 351)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#F2F1DC
Hazy Grove (DE 5560)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Benjamin Moore


#EEEBD8
Parish White (CW-15)
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#EDE8D5
Royal Silk (939)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#F0EBD7
Marble White (942)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#EBE6D2
Spanish White (943)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)


Valspar


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Valspar


#EEECD9
Crème de Menthe (8003-28A)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#EAE5D3
Lime-Washed (M312)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#EEEFE0
Constellation (T649)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#F3F1E4
Cravat (8007-5C)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)





Behr


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Behr


#F0EBD9
Coastal Beige (PPU7-13)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#EEEBD6
Summer Jasmine (PPU9-15)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#EFEEDA
Lychee (S340-1)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#F2F1DF
Atrium White (GR-W02)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to Sherwin Williams


#ECEAD5
Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#EEE8D7
Restful White (SW 7563)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#E2E2D1
Sagey (SW 6175)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#F0EADC
Dover White (SW 6385)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) to PPG Paints


#F2ECD9
Adobe White (PPG1100-2)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#F3EDD9
Satin Weave (PPG1209-1)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#EBE5D2
Always Almond (PPG1099-1)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#F2EDD7
Perfect Solution (PPG1093-1)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) - #ECEAD9 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


Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27) - #ECEAD9 Color Images and Patterns


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