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Dunn-Edwards Graphite (DE 5936) Paint Color


Color Name: Graphite (DE 5936)
Hex Color Code: #656579
RGB Color Code: RGB(101, 101, 121)
CMYK Values*: 16.5%, 16.5%, 0.0%, 52.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Graphite (DE 5936) color - its meaning and example


What color is Graphite (DE 5936)?

Graphite (DE 5936) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Graphite (DE 5936) is #656579, and the RGB color code is RGB(101, 101, 121).

In the RGB color model, Graphite (DE 5936) has a red value of 101, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.5% cyan, 16.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Graphite (DE 5936) has a hue of 240° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.


Graphite (DE 5936) is cool or warm?

The color Graphite (DE 5936) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Graphite (DE 5936)?

Graphite (DE 5936) 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

Graphite (DE 5936)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Graphite (DE 5936) 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 Graphite (DE 5936) 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


Graphite (DE 5936) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(101, 101, 121)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.53%
Magenta
16.53%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 9.0 %, 43.5 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
9.01 %.
Lightness
43.53 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 103, 128)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
103 (40.6%)
Blue
128 (50.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
16.53 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 39.61 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 13.47

Y : 13.45

Z : 19.98

YXY

Y1 : 13.45

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 60.39%

M : 60.39%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 13.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.7PB 4.2/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 43.44

A : 4.49

B : -11.16

CIE-Lch

L : 43.44

C : 12.03

H : 291.9

CIE-Luv

L : 43.44

U : -1.15

V : -16.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.68

A : 1.37

B : -6.61






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Graphite (DE 5936) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Graphite (DE 5936) (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.



#5C5A6F
Purple Fog
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#796878
Old Lavender
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 9.44 (90.6% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to RAL Classic


#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Pantone PMS


#6C6A81
PANTONE 2362 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#605D75
PANTONE 2363 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#5F5D77
PANTONE 4125 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#70708D
PANTONE 2361 C
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to British Standard 4800


#5D5C74
BS 22-C-39 - Purple
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Graphite (DE 5936) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Graphite (DE 5936) (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


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Dunn-Edwards


#656579
Graphite (DE 5936)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#63647E
Purple Daze (DE 5929)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#656470
Eventide (DET 406)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#5C6274
Pencil Lead (DE 5922)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Behr


#5D5F76
Blue Blood (S560-6)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#6F697E
New Orleans (S570-6)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#66616F
Fashionista (N560-6)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#6C6783
Hyacinth Arbor (PPU16-18)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to PPG Paints


#6B6D85
Great Grape (PPG1169-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#6A6472
Silverado (PPG1172-6)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#6E6F82
Old Mill Blue (PPG1171-6)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#656874
Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Sherwin Williams


#5D657B
Mesmerize (SW 6544)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#645E77
Purple Passage (SW 6551)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#736F78
Exclusive Plum (SW 6263)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#5D5962
Midnight (SW 6264)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Benjamin Moore


#696D86
French Violet (1427)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#6F6578
Nightfall Sky (CC-38)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#6E7182
Amethyst Shadow (1441)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#6F6177
Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Valspar


Graphite (DE 5936) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Graphite (DE 5936) to Valspar


#666B89
Shadow Mountain (8003-48E)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#5F5A63
Forge (8004-48F)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#505A6D
Dark Night (4003-4C)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% 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 Graphite (DE 5936) - #656579 Color Images and Patterns


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