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Dunn-Edwards Pale Shale (DE 5918) Paint Color


Color Name: Pale Shale (DE 5918)
Hex Color Code: #CACFDC
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 207, 220)
CMYK Values*: 8.2%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Pale Shale (DE 5918) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pale Shale (DE 5918)?

Pale Shale (DE 5918) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Shale (DE 5918) is #CACFDC, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 207, 220).

In the RGB color model, Pale Shale (DE 5918) has a red value of 202, a green value of 207, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.2% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.3° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Shale (DE 5918) has a hue of 223.3° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


Pale Shale (DE 5918) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Shale (DE 5918) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Pale Shale (DE 5918)?

Pale Shale (DE 5918) has an LRV of nearly 62. 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

Pale Shale (DE 5918)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of Pale Shale (DE 5918) 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 62 puts Dunn-Edwards Pale Shale (DE 5918) 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


Pale Shale (DE 5918) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 207, 220)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
207 (81.2%)
Blue
220 (86.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.18%
Magenta
5.91%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(223.33deg, 20.5 %, 82.7 %)

Hue
223.33°
Saturation
20.45 %.
Lightness
82.75 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 32, 36)
Red
17 (6.6%)
Yellow
32 (12.5%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
223.33°
Saturation
8.18 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 223.33°

W: 79.22 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 59.59

Y : 62.35

Z : 76.6

YXY

Y1 : 62.35

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 18.82%

Y : 13.73%


LRV

~ 62.3 %

Munsell Color System

10B 8.2/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 83.1

A : 0.78

B : -7.02

CIE-Lch

L : 83.1

C : 7.06

H : 276.37

CIE-Luv

L : 83.1

U : -3.47

V : -10.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.96

A : -3.48

B : -2.25






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pale Shale (DE 5918) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Pale Shale (DE 5918) (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.



#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BED3E5
Pale Aqua
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Pantone PMS


#CED9E5
PANTONE 650 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#BBC7D6
PANTONE 537 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#D8D7DF
PANTONE 5315 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C6C4D2
PANTONE 5305 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to British Standard 4800


#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Pale Shale (DE 5918) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pale Shale (DE 5918) (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


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Dunn-Edwards


#D2D2DF
Tranquil Sea (DE 5932)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D0D1E1
Hailstorm (DE 5925)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#D1D5E7
Chill in the Air (DE 5911)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to PPG Paints


#C7CCD8
Pale Violet (PPG1168-3)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#D1D3E0
Violet Shadow (PPG1170-3)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#D1D2DC
Glacier Pearl (PPG1169-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C7D3E0
Stratosphere (PPG1162-2)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Benjamin Moore


#C5C8D4
Angel's Wings (1423)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#D2D2DC
Iced Lavender (1410)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#CFCFE0
Lavender Mist (2070-60)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#D3D1E0
Spring Iris (1402)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)





Valspar


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Valspar


#D0D1DE
Daybreak Beckons (8003-48A)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C6C9DB
Lavender Escape (4002-7B)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#CCCDD3
El Niño (M210)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C0C2CA
Foghorn (8004-47B)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Sherwin Williams


#C7D1E2
Breathtaking (SW 6814)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
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Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BDC3CD
Daydream (SW 6541)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Pale Shale (DE 5918) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pale Shale (DE 5918) to Behr


#D3D3E2
Lavender Memory (M550-2)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#C3CFDC
Monet (PPU15-17)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BFC2CE
Powder Lilac (S550-2)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C0C2D2
Lavender Honor (S560-2)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% 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


Dunn-Edwards Pale Shale (DE 5918) - #CACFDC Color Images and Patterns


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