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Dunn-Edwards Cobalt (DEA 140) Paint Color


Color Name: Cobalt (DEA 140)
Hex Color Code: #3C4378
RGB Color Code: RGB(60, 67, 120)
CMYK Values*: 50.0%, 44.2%, 0.0%, 52.9%





About Cobalt (DEA 140) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cobalt (DEA 140)?

Cobalt (DEA 140) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cobalt (DEA 140) is #3C4378, and the RGB color code is RGB(60, 67, 120).

In the RGB color model, Cobalt (DEA 140) has a red value of 60, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 50.0% cyan, 44.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 233° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 35.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cobalt (DEA 140) has a hue of 233° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.


Cobalt (DEA 140) is cool or warm?

The color Cobalt (DEA 140) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cobalt (DEA 140)?

Cobalt (DEA 140) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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

Cobalt (DEA 140)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Cobalt (DEA 140) 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 6 puts Dunn-Edwards Cobalt (DEA 140) 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


Cobalt (DEA 140) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(60, 67, 120)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Green
67 (26.3%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
50.00%
Magenta
44.17%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.94%

HSL

HSL(233deg, 33.3 %, 35.3 %)

Hue
233°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
35.29 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 113, 172)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Yellow
113 (44.3%)
Blue
172 (67.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
233°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Brightness / Value
47.06 %.

HWB

H: 233°

W: 23.53 %

B: 52.94 %

XYZ

X : 7.26

Y : 6.33

Z : 18.61

YXY

Y1 : 6.33

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.2

CMY

C : 76.47%

M : 73.73%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 6.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.5PB 3.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 30.23

A : 12.88

B : -31.28

CIE-Lch

L : 30.23

C : 33.82

H : 292.37

CIE-Luv

L : 30.23

U : -5.53

V : -42.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 25.16

A : 7.48

B : -26.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cobalt (DEA 140) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Cobalt (DEA 140) (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.



#4E5180
Purple Navy
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#483D8B
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ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#2B4593
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ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#1F305E
Delft blue
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Pantone PMS


#333D79
PANTONE 3584 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#464E7E
PANTONE 2111 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#3E4F80
PANTONE 4142 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#4C4184
PANTONE 7672 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to British Standard 4800


#443E62
BS 22-E-58 - Purple
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to RAL Classic


#222D5A
RAL 5022 - Night Blue
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)
#00387B
RAL 5002 - Ultramarine Blue
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Cobalt (DEA 140) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cobalt (DEA 140) (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


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Dunn-Edwards


#3C4378
Cobalt (DEA 140)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#324680
Indigo Night (DEA 138)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#3B3F66
Clematis Blue (DET 587)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#3C4D85
Dive In (DE 5895)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Benjamin Moore


#3F457D
Basic Blue (CC-968)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#334076
Starry Night Blue (2067-20)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#40466D
Wizard (CC-966)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#413D6D
Grape Gum (2068-20)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Sherwin Williams


#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#3C4C80
Morning Glory (SW 6971)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#3B496D
Dignified (SW 6538)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#514C7E
Fully Purple (SW 6983)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)





Valspar


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Valspar


#3D4281
Merlin's Robes (8001-47G)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#323F76
Jazzy Blue (4010-9)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#2B406F
Deep Ocean Floor (V074-6)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#2F3465
Spirit Blue (4011-9)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to Behr


#39497B
Expressionism (MQ5-49)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#3C4B7E
Tanzanite (P530-7)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#424D83
Boudoir Blue (MQ5-48)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#4B4775
Dramatist (MQ5-43)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Cobalt (DEA 140) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cobalt (DEA 140) to PPG Paints


#374874
Daring Indigo (PPG1166-7)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#3D496D
Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#314A76
Dragonfly (PPG1162-7)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#4D517F
Roman Violet (PPG1170-7)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% 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


Cobalt (DEA 140) - #3C4378 Color Images and Patterns


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