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Behr Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Shadows (MQ5-02)
Hex Color Code: #5B595D
RGB Color Code: RGB(91, 89, 93)
CMYK Values*: 2.2%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 63.5%





About Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Shadows (MQ5-02)?

Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) is #5B595D, and the RGB color code is RGB(91, 89, 93).

In the RGB color model, Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) has a red value of 91, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 63.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) has a hue of 270° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation and 36.5 % brightness/value.


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02)?

Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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

Dark Shadows (MQ5-02)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) 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 10 puts Behr Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) 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


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(91, 89, 93)
Red
91 (35.7%)
Green
89 (34.9%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.15%
Magenta
4.30%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
63.53%

HSL

HSL(270deg, 2.2 %, 35.7 %)

Hue
270°
Saturation
2.20 %.
Lightness
35.69 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 125, 139)
Red
112 (44.0%)
Yellow
125 (49.2%)
Blue
139 (54.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
270°
Saturation
4.30 %.
Brightness / Value
36.47 %.

HWB

H: 270°

W: 34.90 %

B: 63.53 %

XYZ

X : 9.86

Y : 10.16

Z : 11.8

YXY

Y1 : 10.16

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 64.31%

M : 65.10%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 10.2 %

Munsell Color System

3.1P 3.7/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 38.13

A : 1.65

B : -2.02

CIE-Lch

L : 38.13

C : 2.61

H : 309.22

CIE-Luv

L : 38.13

U : 0.87

V : -2.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.87

A : -0.55

B : 0.37






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) (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.



#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Pantone PMS


#575256
PANTONE 4294 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#5B5358
PANTONE 4279 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to RAL Classic


#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to British Standard 4800


#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Sherwin Williams


#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#5D5962
Midnight (SW 6264)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to PPG Paints


#585960
Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Dunn-Edwards


#5D5B5B
Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#54585E
Edge of Black (DE 6349)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#515153
Celluloid (DET 619)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)





Behr


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Behr


#585858
Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#535558
Orion Gray (N510-6)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#5D5558
Virtuoso (N570-6)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Valspar


#54525A
Veiled Vinyl (M231)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) to Benjamin Moore


#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#54585C
Temptation (1609)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#52565A
Deep Space (2125-20)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#4F4E53
Almost Black (2130-30)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% 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


Dark Shadows (MQ5-02) - #5B595D Color Images and Patterns


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