Dunn-Edwards Molasses (DE 6399) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Molasses (DE 6399) |
| Hex Color Code: | #574A47 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(87, 74, 71) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 14.9%, 18.4%, 65.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Black |
What color is Molasses (DE 6399)?
Molasses (DE 6399) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Molasses (DE 6399) is #574A47, and the RGB color code is RGB(87, 74, 71).
In the RGB color model, Molasses (DE 6399) has a red value of 87, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 18.4% yellow, and 65.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.2° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Molasses (DE 6399) has a hue of 11.2° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation and 34.1 % brightness/value.
Molasses (DE 6399) is cool or warm?
The color Molasses (DE 6399) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Molasses (DE 6399)?
Molasses (DE 6399) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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
Molasses (DE 6399)
Light Color
Compare LRV 7 of Molasses (DE 6399) 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 7 puts Dunn-Edwards Molasses (DE 6399) 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
Molasses (DE 6399) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(87, 74, 71)
Red
87 (34.1%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.94%
Yellow
18.39%
Key
65.88%
HSL
HSL(11.25deg, 10.1 %, 31.0 %)
Hue
11.25°
Saturation
10.13 %.
Lightness
30.98 %.
RYB
RYB(136, 140, 147)
Red
136 (53.3%)
Yellow
140 (55.0%)
Blue
147 (57.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
11.25°
Saturation
18.39 %.
Brightness / Value
34.12 %.
HWB
H: 11.25°
W: 27.84 %
B: 65.88 %
XYZ
X : 7.52
Y : 7.38
Z : 6.99
YXY
Y1 : 7.38
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 65.88%
M : 70.98%
Y : 72.16%
LRV
~ 7.4 %
Munsell Color System
4YR 3.1/1
CIE-Lab
L : 32.65
A : 4.9
B : 3.81
CIE-Lch
L : 32.65
C : 6.21
H : 37.83
CIE-Luv
L : 32.65
U : 7.73
V : 3.76
Hunter-Lab
L : 27.16
A : 1.86
B : 3.76
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Molasses (DE 6399) - #574A47 Color Images and Patterns
