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Dunn-Edwards Cocoa (DEC 755) Paint Color


Color Name: Cocoa (DEC 755)
Hex Color Code: #736354
RGB Color Code: RGB(115, 99, 84)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.9%, 27.0%, 54.9%





About Cocoa (DEC 755) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cocoa (DEC 755)?

Cocoa (DEC 755) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cocoa (DEC 755) is #736354, and the RGB color code is RGB(115, 99, 84).

In the RGB color model, Cocoa (DEC 755) has a red value of 115, 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 0.0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 27.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 15.6 % saturation, and 39.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cocoa (DEC 755) has a hue of 29° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.


Cocoa (DEC 755) is cool or warm?

The color Cocoa (DEC 755) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cocoa (DEC 755)?

Cocoa (DEC 755) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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

Cocoa (DEC 755)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Cocoa (DEC 755) 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 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Cocoa (DEC 755) 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


Cocoa (DEC 755) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(115, 99, 84)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
84 (32.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.91%
Yellow
26.96%
Key
54.90%

HSL

HSL(29.03deg, 15.6 %, 39.0 %)

Hue
29.03°
Saturation
15.58 %.
Lightness
39.02 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 125, 118)
Red
112 (43.8%)
Yellow
125 (48.9%)
Blue
118 (46.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.03°
Saturation
26.96 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.

HWB

H: 29.03°

W: 32.94 %

B: 54.90 %

XYZ

X : 13.13

Y : 13.21

Z : 10.24

YXY

Y1 : 13.21

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 54.90%

M : 61.18%

Y : 67.06%


LRV

~ 13.2 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 4.1/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 43.08

A : 3.85

B : 10.89

CIE-Lch

L : 43.08

C : 11.55

H : 70.53

CIE-Luv

L : 43.08

U : 10.77

V : 12.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.34

A : 0.9

B : 8.73






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cocoa (DEC 755) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Cocoa (DEC 755) (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.



#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#635147
Umber
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 8.08 (91.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Pantone PMS


#7A6855
PANTONE 7531 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#7A614D
PANTONE 10374 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#7F6A5E
PANTONE 4272 C
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#7E6950
PANTONE 4244 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to RAL Classic


#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to British Standard 4800


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Cocoa (DEC 755) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cocoa (DEC 755) (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.


PPG Paints


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to PPG Paints


#76604E
Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#7A634D
Fig Branches (PPG1085-7)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#7D685B
Warrior (PPG1076-6)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#816B56
Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Sherwin Williams


#7A6455
Cobble Brown (SW 6082)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#785F4C
Caraïbe (SW 9090)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#7D644D
Tea Chest (SW 6103)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#826F5E
Tiki Hut (SW 7509)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Behr


#7A634F
Folk Guitar (N260-7)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#7E6657
Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#7F6551
Joshua Tree (N240-7)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#816D5A
Kaffee (MQ2-49)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Benjamin Moore


#7F6C57
Kentucky Birch (CSP-265)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#7D664D
Lodge (AF-115)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#7F664E
Plymouth Brown (HC-73)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#836F5D
Maple Shadows (1022)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Dunn-Edwards


#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#806852
Stockhorse (DE 6126)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#7C644B
Old Boot (DE 6133)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#6B574A
Chocolate Chunk (DE 6070)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Cocoa (DEC 755) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cocoa (DEC 755) to Valspar


#7C6D58
Natural Habitat (M119)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#746045
Twilight Jungle (3007-9A)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#6D5747
Sumatra Blend (2008-9A)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#685545
Chocolate Diamonds (V133-6)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Cocoa (DEC 755) - #736354 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Cocoa (DEC 755) - #736354 Color Images and Patterns


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