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Dunn-Edwards Pale Wheat (DE 6106) Paint Color


Color Name: Pale Wheat (DE 6106)
Hex Color Code: #FCF0E5
RGB Color Code: RGB(252, 240, 229)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.8%, 9.1%, 1.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Pale Wheat (DE 6106) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pale Wheat (DE 6106)?

Pale Wheat (DE 6106) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Wheat (DE 6106) is #FCF0E5, and the RGB color code is RGB(252, 240, 229).

In the RGB color model, Pale Wheat (DE 6106) has a red value of 252, a green value of 240, and a blue value of 229. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 9.1% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.7° (degrees), 79.3 % saturation, and 94.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Wheat (DE 6106) has a hue of 28.7° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Wheat (DE 6106) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pale Wheat (DE 6106)?

Pale Wheat (DE 6106) has an LRV of nearly 89. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 Wheat (DE 6106)

Light Color


Compare LRV 89 of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) 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 89 puts Dunn-Edwards Pale Wheat (DE 6106) 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 Wheat (DE 6106) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(252, 240, 229)
Red
252 (98.8%)
Green
240 (94.1%)
Blue
229 (89.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.76%
Yellow
9.13%
Key
1.18%

HSL

HSL(28.7deg, 79.3 %, 94.3 %)

Hue
28.7°
Saturation
79.31 %.
Lightness
94.31 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 25, 7)
Red
6 (2.2%)
Yellow
25 (9.7%)
Blue
7 (2.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.7°
Saturation
9.13 %.
Brightness / Value
98.82 %.

HWB

H: 28.7°

W: 89.80 %

B: 1.18 %

XYZ

X : 85.45

Y : 88.67

Z : 86.74

YXY

Y1 : 88.67

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 1.18%

M : 5.88%

Y : 10.20%


LRV

~ 88.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.1Y 9.4/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 95.44

A : 2.21

B : 6.74

CIE-Lch

L : 95.44

C : 7.09

H : 71.87

CIE-Luv

L : 95.44

U : 7.6

V : 9.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 94.17

A : -2.82

B : 11.3






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pale Wheat (DE 6106) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Pale Wheat (DE 6106) (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.



#FAF0E6
Linen
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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Floral White
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to Pantone PMS


#F3E9E2
PANTONE 9244 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 9240 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to British Standard 4800


#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
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BS 00-E-55 - White
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
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BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
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RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Pale Wheat (DE 6106) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pale Wheat (DE 6106) (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 Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to Dunn-Edwards


#F9EDE2
Alpaca Wool (DE 6113)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to Benjamin Moore


#FCEFE4
Sun Kissed Peach (2168-70)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
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Fondant (AF-255)
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
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Soft White (2170-70)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#FDEFE2
Ecru (2014-70)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)


Behr


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to Behr


#FAEFE4
Seed Pearl (M210-1)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
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Moonlit Beach (RD-W05)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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Cotton Sheets (RD-W15)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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Soothing Pink (RD-W06)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to PPG Paints


#F3E9E0
Scalloped Shell (PPG1193-1)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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Tangelo Cream (PPG1197-1)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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Pastel Paper (PPG18-11)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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Euro Linen (PPG1083-2)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to Valspar


#F8EBDC
Candle Light (T545)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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Halogen (M142)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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Crisp Cotton (7007-4)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#F7EEEA
Naivete (7001-21)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pale Wheat (DE 6106) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pale Wheat (DE 6106) to Sherwin Williams


#F7EFE3
Cotton White (SW 7104)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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Frost Bite (SW 9505)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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Downy (SW 7002)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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Ibis White (SW 7000)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% 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


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