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Dunn-Edwards Briar (DEC 712) Paint Color


Color Name: Briar (DEC 712)
Hex Color Code: #745443
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 84, 67)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.6%, 42.2%, 54.5%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Briar (DEC 712) color - its meaning and example


What color is Briar (DEC 712)?

Briar (DEC 712) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Briar (DEC 712) is #745443, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 84, 67).

In the RGB color model, Briar (DEC 712) has a red value of 116, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 42.2% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.8° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Briar (DEC 712) has a hue of 20.8° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.


Briar (DEC 712) is cool or warm?

The color Briar (DEC 712) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Briar (DEC 712)?

Briar (DEC 712) 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

Briar (DEC 712)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Briar (DEC 712) 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 Dunn-Edwards Briar (DEC 712) 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


Briar (DEC 712) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 84, 67)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
84 (32.9%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.59%
Yellow
42.24%
Key
54.51%

HSL

HSL(20.82deg, 26.8 %, 35.9 %)

Hue
20.82°
Saturation
26.78 %.
Lightness
35.88 %.

RYB

RYB(132, 131, 122)
Red
132 (51.9%)
Yellow
131 (51.5%)
Blue
122 (47.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20.82°
Saturation
42.24 %.
Brightness / Value
45.49 %.

HWB

H: 20.82°

W: 26.27 %

B: 54.51 %

XYZ

X : 11.39

Y : 10.46

Z : 6.73

YXY

Y1 : 10.46

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 67.06%

Y : 73.73%


LRV

~ 10.5 %

Munsell Color System

6YR 3.7/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 38.65

A : 10.9

B : 15.16

CIE-Lch

L : 38.65

C : 18.67

H : 54.28

CIE-Luv

L : 38.65

U : 22.02

V : 15.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.34

A : 6.25

B : 10.3






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Briar (DEC 712) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Briar (DEC 712) (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.



#6F4E37
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#805533
Burnt Umber
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to RAL Classic


#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to British Standard 4800


#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Pantone PMS


#775135
PANTONE 7568 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#6D584B
PANTONE 10380 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#6F5137
PANTONE 2321 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#674736
PANTONE 7582 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)





Paint similar to Briar (DEC 712) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Briar (DEC 712) (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


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Dunn-Edwards


#745443
Briar (DEC 712)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#745342
Rich Mocha (DEA 159)
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#795745
Wild Bill Brown (DET 688)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#7B5847
Burns Cave (DE 6098)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Sherwin Williams


#715243
Brevity Brown (SW 6068)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#6A5143
Dark Brown (SW 7520)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#785B47
Grounded (SW 6089)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Benjamin Moore


#78523F
Chocolate Truffle (2096-20)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#6D4E3F
Auberge (2106-20)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#6B4E3E
Riding Boots (CSP-300)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#714D39
Seed Brown (2096-10)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)





Behr


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Behr


#785240
Earth Fired Red (S200-7)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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Moroccan Henna (PPU3-19)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Brown Velvet (N160-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#765143
Toasted Pecan (S190-7)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to PPG Paints


#715145
Bigfoot (PPG1061-7)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
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Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Briar (DEC 712) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Briar (DEC 712) to Valspar


#6A5245
Rue Bourbon (8004-9F)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#674C3D
Deep Walnut (2004-9A)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#7F5B43
Mona's Mane (3002-9A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#795338
Château Mantle (V085-6)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% 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


Dunn-Edwards Briar (DEC 712) - #745443 Color Images and Patterns


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