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Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) Paint Color


Color Name
Limestone (DE 6233)
Hex Color Code
#DCD8C7
RGB Color Code
RGB(220, 216, 199)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 1.8%, 9.5%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue)
#DCD8C7 Limestone (DE 6233) Paint Dunn-Edwards - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Limestone (DE 6233) color - its meaning and example


What color is Limestone (DE 6233)?

Limestone (DE 6233) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Limestone (DE 6233) is #DCD8C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 216, 199).

In the RGB color model, Limestone (DE 6233) has a red value of 220, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 9.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.6° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation, and 82.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Limestone (DE 6233) has a hue of 48.6° (degrees), 9.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Limestone (DE 6233) is cool or warm?

The color Limestone (DE 6233) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Limestone (DE 6233)? (For interior and product design)

Limestone (DE 6233) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a 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

Limestone (DE 6233)

Light Color


Compare LRV 68 of Limestone (DE 6233) 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 68 puts Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) 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


Limestone (DE 6233) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 216, 199)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.82%
Yellow
9.55%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(48.57deg, 23.1 %, 82.2 %)

Hue
48.57°
Saturation
23.08 %.
Lightness
82.16 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 50, 26)
Red
17 (6.5%)
Yellow
50 (19.5%)
Blue
26 (10.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.57°
Saturation
9.55 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 48.57°

W: 78.04 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 64.38

Y : 68.45

Z : 63.85

YXY

Y1 : 68.45

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 15.29%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 68.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.3GY 8.5/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 86.23

A : -1.54

B : 8.86

CIE-Lch

L : 86.23

C : 8.99

H : 99.88

CIE-Luv

L : 86.23

U : 3.28

V : 13.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.74

A : -5.89

B : 12.16






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

Here are the colors similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (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.

#E3DAC9 Color
Bone
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#CFCFC4 Color
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#EAE0C8 Color
Pearl
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#D9DAD2 Color
Oatmeal
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


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


Pantone TCX

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Pantone PMS

#D6D2C4 Color
PANTONE 7527 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#E2D9C2 Color
PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#D1CCBD Color
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#DFDCD4 Color
PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to RAL Classic



Paint similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Limestone (DE 6233) (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.


Farrow & Ball

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Farrow & Ball

#DCD7C8 Color
Shadow White (282)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#E3DCCB Color
Clunch (2009)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#E3DCC7 Color
Lime White (1)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)


Valspar

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Valspar

#E0DAC9 Color
Bare Market (T670)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#D5D2C4 Color
Tea Stain (6001-1A)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#D1CFC1 Color
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to PPG Paints



Behr

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Behr



Benjamin Moore

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Benjamin Moore

#E0D8C6 Color
White Sand (964)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D4D3C3 Color
Sweet Spring (1500)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#E3DDCE Color
Fossil (AF-65)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#E5DECE Color
Maritime White (963)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Dunn-Edwards



Sherwin Williams

Limestone (DE 6233) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Limestone (DE 6233) to Sherwin Williams








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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



DCD8C7
Limestone (DE 6233)

C7CBDC
Lavender Mist*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7?

Color that best contrast with Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7 is #C7CBDC, color name is Lavender Mist*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7 is #C7CBDC, color name is Lavender Mist*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


Dunn-Edwards Limestone (DE 6233) - #DCD8C7 Color Images and Patterns


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