Dunn-Edwards Light Gray (DEC 789) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Light Gray (DEC 789) |
| Hex Color Code: | #979D9A |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(151, 157, 154) |
| CMYK Values*: | 3.8%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 38.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray Gray Green |
What color is Light Gray (DEC 789)?
Light Gray (DEC 789) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Gray (DEC 789) is #979D9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 157, 154).
In the RGB color model, Light Gray (DEC 789) has a red value of 151, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.9% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 150° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Gray (DEC 789) has a hue of 150° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.
Light Gray (DEC 789) is cool or warm?
The color Light Gray (DEC 789) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Light Gray (DEC 789)?
Light Gray (DEC 789) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Light Gray (DEC 789)
Light Color
Compare LRV 33 of Light Gray (DEC 789) 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 33 puts Dunn-Edwards Light Gray (DEC 789) 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
Light Gray (DEC 789) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(151, 157, 154)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
3.82%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.91%
Key
38.43%
HSL
HSL(150deg, 3.0 %, 60.4 %)
Hue
150°
Saturation
2.97 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.
RYB
RYB(50, 80, 77)
Red
50 (19.5%)
Yellow
80 (31.4%)
Blue
77 (30.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
150°
Saturation
3.82 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.
HWB
H: 150°
W: 59.22 %
B: 38.43 %
XYZ
X : 30.65
Y : 33.03
Z : 35.33
YXY
Y1 : 33.03
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 40.78%
M : 38.43%
Y : 39.61%
LRV
~ 33 %
Munsell Color System
2.8G 6.3/0.7
CIE-Lab
L : 64.18
A : -2.73
B : 0.81
CIE-Lch
L : 64.18
C : 2.85
H : 163.47
CIE-Luv
L : 64.18
U : -3.21
V : 1.62
Hunter-Lab
L : 57.47
A : -5.36
B : 3.78
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Color Combinations
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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
Light Gray (DEC 789) - #979D9A Color Images and Patterns
