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Dunn-Edwards Black Forest (DEA 175) Paint Color


Color Name: Black Forest (DEA 175)
Hex Color Code: #5E6354
RGB Color Code: RGB(94, 99, 84)
CMYK Values*: 5.1%, 0.0%, 15.2%, 61.2%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Black Forest (DEA 175) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black Forest (DEA 175)?

Black Forest (DEA 175) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Forest (DEA 175) is #5E6354, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 99, 84).

In the RGB color model, Black Forest (DEA 175) has a red value of 94, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 84. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Forest (DEA 175) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.


Black Forest (DEA 175) is cool or warm?

The color Black Forest (DEA 175) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Black Forest (DEA 175)?

Black Forest (DEA 175) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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

Black Forest (DEA 175)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Black Forest (DEA 175) 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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Black Forest (DEA 175) 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


Black Forest (DEA 175) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(94, 99, 84)
Red
94 (36.9%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
84 (32.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.05%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
15.15%
Key
61.18%

HSL

HSL(80deg, 8.2 %, 35.9 %)

Hue
80°
Saturation
8.20 %.
Lightness
35.88 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 134, 132)
Red
110 (43.3%)
Yellow
134 (52.4%)
Blue
132 (51.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
80°
Saturation
15.15 %.
Brightness / Value
38.82 %.

HWB

H: 80°

W: 32.94 %

B: 61.18 %

XYZ

X : 10.68

Y : 11.94

Z : 10.13

YXY

Y1 : 11.94

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 63.14%

M : 61.18%

Y : 67.06%


LRV

~ 11.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.9GY 4.0/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 41.13

A : -4.97

B : 7.87

CIE-Lch

L : 41.13

C : 9.31

H : 122.28

CIE-Luv

L : 41.13

U : -2.08

V : 10.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.56

A : -5.33

B : 6.81






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Forest (DEA 175) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


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


RAL Design


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to Pantone PMS


#61685A
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to RAL Classic


#5D6058
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ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Black Forest (DEA 175) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Forest (DEA 175) (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


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to Dunn-Edwards


#606256
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to Behr


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ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)





PPG Paints


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#636653
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Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Valspar


Black Forest (DEA 175) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Forest (DEA 175) to Valspar


#5C5F56
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ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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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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