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Dunn-Edwards Parmesan (DE 5400) Paint Color


Color Name: Parmesan (DE 5400)
Hex Color Code: #FFFFDD
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 255, 221)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 13.3%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Parmesan (DE 5400) color - its meaning and example


What color is Parmesan (DE 5400)?

Parmesan (DE 5400) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Parmesan (DE 5400) is #FFFFDD, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 255, 221).

In the RGB color model, Parmesan (DE 5400) has a red value of 255, a green value of 255, and a blue value of 221. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.3% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 93.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Parmesan (DE 5400) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Parmesan (DE 5400) is cool or warm?

The color Parmesan (DE 5400) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Parmesan (DE 5400)?

Parmesan (DE 5400) has an LRV of nearly 98. 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

Parmesan (DE 5400)

Light Color


Compare LRV 98 of Parmesan (DE 5400) 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 98 puts Dunn-Edwards Parmesan (DE 5400) 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


Parmesan (DE 5400) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 255, 221)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
255 (100.0%)
Blue
221 (86.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.33%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 100.0 %, 93.3 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
93.33 %.

RYB

RYB(0, 34, 0)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Yellow
34 (13.3%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
13.33 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 86.67 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 90.05

Y : 98

Z : 82.58

YXY

Y1 : 98

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 0.00%

Y : 13.33%


LRV

~ 98 %

Munsell Color System

5.3GY 9.8/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 99.22

A : -5.56

B : 16.27

CIE-Lch

L : 99.22

C : 17.2

H : 108.88

CIE-Luv

L : 99.22

U : 1.82

V : 25.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 99

A : -10.87

B : 19.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Parmesan (DE 5400) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Parmesan (DE 5400) (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.



#FFFFE0
Light yellow
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Beige
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to RAL Classic


#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Pantone PMS


#F2EECA
PANTONE 9140 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#EEEEC8
PANTONE 9020 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 9060 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#E7EDC8
PANTONE 9600 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Parmesan (DE 5400) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Parmesan (DE 5400) (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


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Dunn-Edwards


#FFFFDD
Parmesan (DE 5400)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#FCFCDA
Pale Morning (DE 5547)
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
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Sheer Sunlight (DE 5343)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Benjamin Moore


#F7F8DB
Barely Yellow (2025-70)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#F7F8DC
Eggshell (2026-70)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#F5F6DB
Aspen White (2027-70)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#FBF8DD
Crème Fraiche (2023-70)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Behr


#F6F3D3
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#F9F2D1
Flashpoint (P320-1)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#EEF0D7
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to PPG Paints


#EFF0D3
Giggle (PPG1217-1)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
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Heavenly Haze (PPG1211-2)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Oyster Cracker (PPG1108-1)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Valspar


#EDEDCD
Whipped Mint (6006-7A)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#ECEBCC
Meadow Morn (8002-27A)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#E7EBC7
Apple Slice (6006-9A)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#F9F4DE
Line Dried (8007-8G)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Parmesan (DE 5400) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Parmesan (DE 5400) to Sherwin Williams


#F2EAC3
Pineapple Cream (SW 1668)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Daybreak (SW 6700)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
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Lily (SW 6693)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% 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


Parmesan (DE 5400) - #FFFFDD Color Images and Patterns


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