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Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown (DE 6203) Paint Color


Color Name: Essential Brown (DE 6203)
Hex Color Code: #7D6848
RGB Color Code: RGB(125, 104, 72)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.8%, 42.4%, 51.0%





About Essential Brown (DE 6203) color - its meaning and example


What color is Essential Brown (DE 6203)?

Essential Brown (DE 6203) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Essential Brown (DE 6203) is #7D6848, and the RGB color code is RGB(125, 104, 72).

In the RGB color model, Essential Brown (DE 6203) has a red value of 125, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 42.4% yellow, and 51.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.2° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Essential Brown (DE 6203) has a hue of 36.2° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation and 49.0 % brightness/value.


Essential Brown (DE 6203) is cool or warm?

The color Essential Brown (DE 6203) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Essential Brown (DE 6203)?

Essential Brown (DE 6203) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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

Essential Brown (DE 6203)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Essential Brown (DE 6203) 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 15 puts Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown (DE 6203) 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


Essential Brown (DE 6203) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(125, 104, 72)
Red
125 (49.0%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.80%
Yellow
42.40%
Key
50.98%

HSL

HSL(36.23deg, 26.9 %, 38.6 %)

Hue
36.23°
Saturation
26.90 %.
Lightness
38.63 %.

RYB

RYB(115, 131, 108)
Red
115 (45.0%)
Yellow
131 (51.2%)
Blue
108 (42.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.23°
Saturation
42.40 %.
Brightness / Value
49.02 %.

HWB

H: 36.23°

W: 28.24 %

B: 50.98 %

XYZ

X : 14.58

Y : 14.73

Z : 8.21

YXY

Y1 : 14.73

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 50.98%

M : 59.22%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 14.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.2Y 4.4/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 45.26

A : 3.59

B : 21.14

CIE-Lch

L : 45.26

C : 21.44

H : 80.37

CIE-Luv

L : 45.26

U : 15.49

V : 24.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.38

A : 0.64

B : 14.19






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Essential Brown (DE 6203) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Essential Brown (DE 6203) (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.



#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 8.26 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Pantone PMS


#786748
PANTONE 2328 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#7E6950
PANTONE 4244 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#866D4B
PANTONE 873 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#836A4E
PANTONE 4243 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to RAL Classic


#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to British Standard 4800


#6C5D38
BS 10-A-09 - Grey
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#856B34
BS 08-B-25 - Beaver
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Essential Brown (DE 6203) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Essential Brown (DE 6203) (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


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Dunn-Edwards


#876B4B
Chester Brown (DE 6147)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#7C644B
Old Boot (DE 6133)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#7E6F4F
Raw Umber (DET 658)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Sherwin Williams


#7F6743
Mossy Gold (SW 6139)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#7A6A51
Roycroft Brass (SW 2843)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#7A6841
Eminent Bronze (SW 6412)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#867057
Thatch Brown (SW 6145)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Valspar


#786344
Potting Soil (T597)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#7E633F
Grecian Helmet (3006-9A)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#806D46
Valencia Moss (6008-4C)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#746045
Twilight Jungle (3007-9A)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to PPG Paints


#7F6640
Seasoned Acorn (PPG1096-7)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#756244
Olive Wood (PPG1097-7)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#77623A
Twig Basket (PPG1103-7)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#877252
Favorite Fudge (PPG1099-7)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Benjamin Moore


#7B6B4E
Urban Legend (238)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#826849
Blue Ridge Mountains (1043)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#7F6C46
Aged Bronze (231)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#816F4E
Silken Moss (237)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Essential Brown (DE 6203) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Essential Brown (DE 6203) to Behr


#7D6950
Mayan Ruins (N300-7)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#7D6549
Arts And Crafts (PPU4-19)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#7B6C4D
Olive (PPU8-01)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#86714A
African Plain (S320-7)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% 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


Essential Brown (DE 6203) - #7D6848 Color Images and Patterns


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