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Dunn-Edwards Armored Steel (DE 6279) Paint Color


Color Name: Armored Steel (DE 6279)
Hex Color Code: #747769
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 119, 105)
CMYK Values*: 2.5%, 0.0%, 11.8%, 53.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Armored Steel (DE 6279) color - its meaning and example


What color is Armored Steel (DE 6279)?

Armored Steel (DE 6279) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Armored Steel (DE 6279) is #747769, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 119, 105).

In the RGB color model, Armored Steel (DE 6279) has a red value of 116, a green value of 119, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.8% yellow, and 53.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 72.9° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Armored Steel (DE 6279) has a hue of 72.9° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation and 46.7 % brightness/value.


Armored Steel (DE 6279) is cool or warm?

The color Armored Steel (DE 6279) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Armored Steel (DE 6279)?

Armored Steel (DE 6279) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Armored Steel (DE 6279)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Armored Steel (DE 6279) 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 18 puts Dunn-Edwards Armored Steel (DE 6279) 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


Armored Steel (DE 6279) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 119, 105)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
119 (46.7%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.52%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.76%
Key
53.33%

HSL

HSL(72.86deg, 6.2 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
72.86°
Saturation
6.25 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 115, 110)
Red
88 (34.5%)
Yellow
115 (45.1%)
Blue
110 (43.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
72.86°
Saturation
11.76 %.
Brightness / Value
46.67 %.

HWB

H: 72.86°

W: 41.18 %

B: 53.33 %

XYZ

X : 16.35

Y : 17.93

Z : 15.96

YXY

Y1 : 17.93

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 53.33%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 17.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.5GY 4.8/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 49.41

A : -3.86

B : 7.31

CIE-Lch

L : 49.41

C : 8.27

H : 117.8

CIE-Luv

L : 49.41

U : -0.99

V : 10.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.34

A : -5.17

B : 7.28






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Armored Steel (DE 6279) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Armored Steel (DE 6279) (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.



#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#5E716A
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ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#738678
Xanadu
ΔE - 8.06 (91.9% similar)
#78866B
Camouflage Green
ΔE - 8.24 (91.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to RAL Classic


#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#7F8274
RAL 7033 - Cement Gray
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Pantone PMS


#7B7D61
PANTONE 4221 C
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#6A7966
PANTONE 4182 C
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#707372
PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#716E6A
PANTONE 2333 C
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Armored Steel (DE 6279) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Armored Steel (DE 6279) (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.


PPG Paints


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to PPG Paints


#737B6C
Thyme Green (PPG1128-6)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#797E65
Pine Garland (PPG1126-6)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#717572
Pencilpoint (PPG0994-7)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#646C64
Gunmetal Gray (PPG1033-6)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Sherwin Williams


#7B8070
Dried Thyme (SW 6186)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#7A8076
Retreat (SW 6207)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#6D6C62
Thunderous (SW 6201)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Dunn-Edwards


#707B71
Boxwood (DEC 778)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#778071
Harbor Mist Gray (DET 515)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#777872
Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#737D6A
Greenland (DE 6286)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Benjamin Moore


#757670
Amherst Gray (HC-167)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#737E6B
Rosepine (461)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#717571
Gray Gardens (CSP-55)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#7B8068
Galápagos Green (475)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Valspar


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Valspar


#667063
Puddle Jumper (T606)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#6D7671
Coastal Dusk (5002-2B)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#787772
Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#6D7C6C
Privet (V098-5)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Behr


Armored Steel (DE 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Armored Steel (DE 6279) to Behr


#69756C
Heritage Park (PPU12-18)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#717E73
Boreal (N420-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#7B8370
Cactus Garden (PPU11-18)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#71706C
Ancestral (PPU24-05)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% 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


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