Dunn-Edwards Chalky (DEC 793) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Chalky (DEC 793) |
| Hex Color Code: | #E9E9E1 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(233, 233, 225) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 8.6% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is Chalky (DEC 793)?
Chalky (DEC 793) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chalky (DEC 793) is #E9E9E1, and the RGB color code is RGB(233, 233, 225).
In the RGB color model, Chalky (DEC 793) has a red value of 233, a green value of 233, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.4% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation, and 89.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chalky (DEC 793) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.
Chalky (DEC 793) is cool or warm?
The color Chalky (DEC 793) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Chalky (DEC 793)?
Chalky (DEC 793) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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
Chalky (DEC 793)
Light Color
Compare LRV 81 of Chalky (DEC 793) 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 81 puts Dunn-Edwards Chalky (DEC 793) paint color in the
lighter 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
Chalky (DEC 793) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(233, 233, 225)
Red
233 (91.4%)
Green
233 (91.4%)
Blue
225 (88.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.43%
Key
8.63%
HSL
HSL(60deg, 15.4 %, 89.8 %)
Hue
60°
Saturation
15.38 %.
Lightness
89.80 %.
RYB
RYB(8, 29, 15)
Red
8 (3.2%)
Yellow
29 (11.2%)
Blue
15 (5.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
60°
Saturation
3.43 %.
Brightness / Value
91.37 %.
HWB
H: 60°
W: 88.24 %
B: 8.63 %
XYZ
X : 76.33
Y : 81.04
Z : 82.85
YXY
Y1 : 81.04
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 8.63%
M : 8.63%
Y : 11.76%
LRV
~ 81 %
Munsell Color System
5.4GY 9.1/0.7
CIE-Lab
L : 92.15
A : -1.4
B : 3.87
CIE-Lch
L : 92.15
C : 4.12
H : 109.83
CIE-Luv
L : 92.15
U : 0.44
V : 6.13
Hunter-Lab
L : 90.02
A : -6.18
B : 8.45
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Color Combinations
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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
Chalky (DEC 793) - #E9E9E1 Color Images and Patterns
