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Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed (DEC 736) Paint Color


Color Name: Flaxseed (DEC 736)
Hex Color Code: #F7E6C6
RGB Color Code: RGB(247, 230, 198)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.9%, 19.8%, 3.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Flaxseed (DEC 736) color - its meaning and example


What color is Flaxseed (DEC 736)?

Flaxseed (DEC 736) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flaxseed (DEC 736) is #F7E6C6, and the RGB color code is RGB(247, 230, 198).

In the RGB color model, Flaxseed (DEC 736) has a red value of 247, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 19.8% yellow, and 3.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.2° (degrees), 75.4 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flaxseed (DEC 736) has a hue of 39.2° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 96.9 % brightness/value.


Flaxseed (DEC 736) is cool or warm?

The color Flaxseed (DEC 736) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Flaxseed (DEC 736)?

Flaxseed (DEC 736) has an LRV of nearly 80. 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

Flaxseed (DEC 736)

Light Color


Compare LRV 80 of Flaxseed (DEC 736) 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 80 puts Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed (DEC 736) 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


Flaxseed (DEC 736) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(247, 230, 198)
Red
247 (96.9%)
Green
230 (90.2%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.88%
Yellow
19.84%
Key
3.14%

HSL

HSL(39.18deg, 75.4 %, 87.3 %)

Hue
39.18°
Saturation
75.38 %.
Lightness
87.25 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 52, 12)
Red
11 (4.5%)
Yellow
52 (20.3%)
Blue
12 (4.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.18°
Saturation
19.84 %.
Brightness / Value
96.86 %.

HWB

H: 39.18°

W: 77.65 %

B: 3.14 %

XYZ

X : 76.85

Y : 80.45

Z : 64.9

YXY

Y1 : 80.45

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 3.14%

M : 9.80%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 80.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.5Y 9.1/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 91.88

A : 0.78

B : 17.69

CIE-Lch

L : 91.88

C : 17.71

H : 87.46

CIE-Luv

L : 91.88

U : 12.07

V : 25.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.69

A : -4.02

B : 19.88






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Flaxseed (DEC 736) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Flaxseed (DEC 736) (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.



#FFEBCD
Blanched Almond
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Champagne
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#FFEFD5
Papaya Whip
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Pantone PMS


#F4E5C0
PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#F3E4CD
PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#EFE4CE
PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#EFDBB2
PANTONE 7506 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Flaxseed (DEC 736) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flaxseed (DEC 736) (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


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Dunn-Edwards


#F7E6C6
Flaxseed (DEC 736)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#F6E6C5
Melted Wax (DE 6163)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#F9E4C1
Ivory Oats (DE 5358)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#F3E5CB
Marble Dust (DE 6156)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Behr


#FAE9CA
Risotto (M270-2)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#F5E7C8
Rice Wine (M320-2)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#FEEBC8
Frittata (M290-2)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#F7E4BF
Candlewick (HDC-CT-03)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to PPG Paints


#F4E4C6
To The Rescue (PPG12-25)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#F4E5C5
Sausalito (PPG1209-2)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#F1E2C6
Linen Tint (PPG16-09)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#F3E2C6
Honey Beige (PPG1207-3)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)





Valspar


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Valspar


#F8E6C8
Grappa (8002-21A)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#FBE8C8
Sundrop (T549)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#FDEECF
Champagne Tickle (3001-2C)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#F5E5CB
Open Arms (V165)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Benjamin Moore


#F6E3C3
Cookie Dough (916)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#F4E2C0
Montgomery White (HC-33)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#FBE7C5
Soft Beige (2156-60)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#F8E8CC
Kansas Grain (2160-60)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Flaxseed (DEC 736) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flaxseed (DEC 736) to Sherwin Williams


#F8E4C2
Tea Light (SW 7681)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#F1DFC1
Buff (SW 7683)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#F2E0C3
Classic Ivory (SW 0051)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#F2E0C4
Paper Lantern (SW 7676)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% 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


Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed (DEC 736) - #F7E6C6 Color Images and Patterns


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