Dunn-Edwards Overcast Sky (DE 5821) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Overcast Sky (DE 5821) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A7B8C4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(167, 184, 196) |
| CMYK Values*: | 14.8%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 23.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Overcast Sky (DE 5821)?
Overcast Sky (DE 5821) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Overcast Sky (DE 5821) is #A7B8C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 184, 196).
In the RGB color model, Overcast Sky (DE 5821) has a red value of 167, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.8% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.8° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Overcast Sky (DE 5821) has a hue of 204.8° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.
Overcast Sky (DE 5821) is cool or warm?
The color Overcast Sky (DE 5821) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Overcast Sky (DE 5821)?
Overcast Sky (DE 5821) has an LRV of nearly 46. 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
Overcast Sky (DE 5821)
Light Color
Compare LRV 46 of Overcast Sky (DE 5821) 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 46 puts Dunn-Edwards Overcast Sky (DE 5821) 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
Overcast Sky (DE 5821) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(167, 184, 196)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
14.80%
Magenta
6.12%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.14%
HSL
HSL(204.83deg, 19.7 %, 71.2 %)
Hue
204.83°
Saturation
19.73 %.
Lightness
71.18 %.
RYB
RYB(27, 51, 59)
Red
27 (10.8%)
Yellow
51 (19.9%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
204.83°
Saturation
14.80 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.
HWB
H: 204.83°
W: 65.49 %
B: 23.14 %
XYZ
X : 43.04
Y : 46.48
Z : 58.93
YXY
Y1 : 46.48
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 34.51%
M : 27.84%
Y : 23.14%
LRV
~ 46.5 %
Munsell Color System
2.6B 7.2/1.8
CIE-Lab
L : 73.86
A : -3.36
B : -8.06
CIE-Lch
L : 73.86
C : 8.73
H : 247.38
CIE-Luv
L : 73.86
U : -9.7
V : -11.68
Hunter-Lab
L : 68.18
A : -6.62
B : -3.52
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Color Combinations
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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