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Dunn-Edwards Ice Gray (DEC 790) Paint Color


Color Name: Ice Gray (DEC 790)
Hex Color Code: #CAC7C4
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 199, 196)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.5%, 3.0%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Ice Gray (DEC 790) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ice Gray (DEC 790)?

Ice Gray (DEC 790) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ice Gray (DEC 790) is #CAC7C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 199, 196).

In the RGB color model, Ice Gray (DEC 790) has a red value of 202, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 3.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation, and 78.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ice Gray (DEC 790) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.


Ice Gray (DEC 790) is cool or warm?

The color Ice Gray (DEC 790) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Ice Gray (DEC 790)?

Ice Gray (DEC 790) has an LRV of nearly 57. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Ice Gray (DEC 790)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Ice Gray (DEC 790) 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 57 puts Dunn-Edwards Ice Gray (DEC 790) paint color in the medium 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


Ice Gray (DEC 790) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 199, 196)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.49%
Yellow
2.97%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 5.4 %, 78.0 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
5.36 %.
Lightness
78.04 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 50, 39)
Red
23 (9.2%)
Yellow
50 (19.8%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
2.97 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 76.86 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 54.74

Y : 57.39

Z : 60.42

YXY

Y1 : 57.39

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 21.96%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 57.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 7.9/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 80.4

A : 0.5

B : 1.86

CIE-Lch

L : 80.4

C : 1.92

H : 74.87

CIE-Luv

L : 80.4

U : 1.89

V : 2.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.76

A : -3.58

B : 5.74






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ice Gray (DEC 790) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Ice Gray (DEC 790) (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.



#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Pantone PMS


#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C8C9C7
PANTONE Cool Gray 3 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C7C9C7
PANTONE 420 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D0D0CE
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to British Standard 4800


#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)





Paint similar to Ice Gray (DEC 790) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ice Gray (DEC 790) (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


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Dunn-Edwards


#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#C6C6C6
Silver Polish (DE 6374)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)


Behr


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Behr


#CCC9C5
Graycloth (PPU26-09)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#C5C5C3
Silver Bullet (N520-2)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#CECBCB
Rock Crystal (MQ3-28)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Sherwin Williams


#CAC9C6
Zircon (SW 7667)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#CFCAC7
Grayish (SW 6001)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#CBC9C9
Unique Gray (SW 6260)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to PPG Paints


#C7C6C2
Silver Band (PPG0995-3)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#CDCCC9
Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#D1CDCA
Free Reign (PPG1004-2)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#D2CFCC
Elusion (PPG1005-2)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Benjamin Moore


#CDCCCA
Cement Gray (2112-60)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#CACAC8
Metro Gray (1459)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#D3CCC7
Portland Gray (2109-60)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Ice Gray (DEC 790) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ice Gray (DEC 790) to Valspar


#CEC7C4
Modest Silver (4002-1A)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#CACACA
Gray Morn (8006-11B)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#D2CFCD
Apollo (V124-2)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#CFC9C8
Windy City (8005-12B)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dunn-Edwards Ice Gray (DEC 790) - #CAC7C4 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


Dunn-Edwards Ice Gray (DEC 790) - #CAC7C4 Color Images and Patterns


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