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Dunn-Edwards Battleship Gray (DEC 797) Paint Color


Color Name: Battleship Gray (DEC 797)
Hex Color Code: #6F7476
RGB Color Code: RGB(111, 116, 118)
CMYK Values*: 5.9%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 53.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Battleship Gray (DEC 797) color - its meaning and example


What color is Battleship Gray (DEC 797)?

Battleship Gray (DEC 797) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Battleship Gray (DEC 797) is #6F7476, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 116, 118).

In the RGB color model, Battleship Gray (DEC 797) has a red value of 111, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.9% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Battleship Gray (DEC 797) has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 46.3 % brightness/value.


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) is cool or warm?

The color Battleship Gray (DEC 797) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Battleship Gray (DEC 797)?

Battleship Gray (DEC 797) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

Battleship Gray (DEC 797)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) 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 17 puts Dunn-Edwards Battleship Gray (DEC 797) 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


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(111, 116, 118)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Green
116 (45.5%)
Blue
118 (46.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.93%
Magenta
1.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
53.73%

HSL

HSL(197.14deg, 3.1 %, 44.9 %)

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
3.06 %.
Lightness
44.90 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 106, 115)
Red
83 (32.7%)
Yellow
106 (41.6%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
5.93 %.
Brightness / Value
46.27 %.

HWB

H: 197.14°

W: 43.53 %

B: 53.73 %

XYZ

X : 16.07

Y : 17.18

Z : 19.61

YXY

Y1 : 17.18

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 56.47%

M : 54.51%

Y : 53.73%


LRV

~ 17.2 %

Munsell Color System

8.9BG 4.7/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 48.48

A : -1.46

B : -1.76

CIE-Lch

L : 48.48

C : 2.29

H : 230.31

CIE-Luv

L : 48.48

U : -2.87

V : -2.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.45

A : -3.32

B : 0.96






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Battleship Gray (DEC 797) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Battleship Gray (DEC 797) (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
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ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Pantone PMS


#6B7175
PANTONE 10390 C
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#6F6E6D
PANTONE 8402 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to RAL Classic


#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#6C6E6B
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


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Paint similar to Battleship Gray (DEC 797) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Battleship Gray (DEC 797) (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


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Dunn-Edwards


#727A7C
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ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to PPG Paints


#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
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Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#717572
Pencilpoint (PPG0994-7)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#6F6F6E
Slate Mine (PPG0996-6)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Behr


#6D7273
Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#757574
Iron Mountain (N520-5)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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Dark Ash (770F-5)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)





Valspar


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Valspar


#70777A
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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Almost Charcoal (4008-2B)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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Ground Truth (8006-11E)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Benjamin Moore


#6D7378
Gray Shower (2125-30)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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Rocky Coast (1595)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#6A6F70
Gunmetal (1602)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
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Trout Gray (2124-20)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Battleship Gray (DEC 797) to Sherwin Williams


#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% 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


Battleship Gray (DEC 797) - #6F7476 Color Images and Patterns


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