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Dunn-Edwards Medallion (DEC 729) Paint Color


Color Name: Medallion (DEC 729)
Hex Color Code: #C3A679
RGB Color Code: RGB(195, 166, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.9%, 37.9%, 23.5%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Medallion (DEC 729) color - its meaning and example


What color is Medallion (DEC 729)?

Medallion (DEC 729) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Medallion (DEC 729) is #C3A679, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 166, 121).

In the RGB color model, Medallion (DEC 729) has a red value of 195, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 37.9% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 62.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Medallion (DEC 729) has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.


Medallion (DEC 729) is cool or warm?

The color Medallion (DEC 729) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Medallion (DEC 729)?

Medallion (DEC 729) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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

Medallion (DEC 729)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Medallion (DEC 729) 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Medallion (DEC 729) 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


Medallion (DEC 729) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 166, 121)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.87%
Yellow
37.95%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(36.49deg, 38.1 %, 62.0 %)

Hue
36.49°
Saturation
38.14 %.
Lightness
61.96 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 99, 50)
Red
57 (22.3%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.49°
Saturation
37.95 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 36.49°

W: 47.45 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 39.59

Y : 40.26

Z : 23.77

YXY

Y1 : 40.26

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 34.90%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 40.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.3Y 6.8/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.65

A : 4.24

B : 27.24

CIE-Lch

L : 69.65

C : 27.57

H : 81.16

CIE-Luv

L : 69.65

U : 21.5

V : 34.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.45

A : 0.36

B : 22.2






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Medallion (DEC 729) (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.



#C8AD7F
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Pantone PMS


#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
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RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to British Standard 4800


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#BD984B
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ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Medallion (DEC 729) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Medallion (DEC 729) (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


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Dunn-Edwards


#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#BFA270
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ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Benjamin Moore


#C2A579
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ΔE - 0.39 (99.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


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#C2A377
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ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Valspar


#C5AB7F
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Sherwin Williams


#CAAB7D
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ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
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Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Behr


Medallion (DEC 729) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Medallion (DEC 729) to Behr


#C2A781
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ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% 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


Medallion (DEC 729) - #C3A679 Color Images and Patterns


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