Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Sandcastle (DEC 740) |
| Hex Color Code: | #E5D7C4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(229, 215, 196) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 6.1%, 14.4%, 10.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Sandcastle (DEC 740)?
Sandcastle (DEC 740) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sandcastle (DEC 740) is #E5D7C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 215, 196).
In the RGB color model, Sandcastle (DEC 740) has a red value of 229, a green value of 215, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 14.4% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation, and 83.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sandcastle (DEC 740) has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.
Sandcastle (DEC 740) is cool or warm?
The color Sandcastle (DEC 740) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Sandcastle (DEC 740)?
Sandcastle (DEC 740) has an LRV of nearly 69. 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
Sandcastle (DEC 740)
Light Color
Compare LRV 69 of Sandcastle (DEC 740) 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 69 puts Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) 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
Sandcastle (DEC 740) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(229, 215, 196)
Red
229 (89.8%)
Green
215 (84.3%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.11%
Yellow
14.41%
Key
10.20%
HSL
HSL(34.55deg, 38.8 %, 83.3 %)
Hue
34.55°
Saturation
38.82 %.
Lightness
83.33 %.
RYB
RYB(18, 52, 23)
Red
18 (7.0%)
Yellow
52 (20.2%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
34.55°
Saturation
14.41 %.
Brightness / Value
89.80 %.
HWB
H: 34.55°
W: 76.86 %
B: 10.20 %
XYZ
X : 66.58
Y : 69.24
Z : 62.08
YXY
Y1 : 69.24
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 10.20%
M : 15.69%
Y : 23.14%
LRV
~ 69.2 %
Munsell Color System
5.5Y 8.5/1.8
CIE-Lab
L : 86.62
A : 1.7
B : 11.1
CIE-Lch
L : 86.62
C : 11.23
H : 81.28
CIE-Luv
L : 86.62
U : 9.42
V : 16
Hunter-Lab
L : 83.21
A : -2.81
B : 14.02
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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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
Sandcastle (DEC 740) - #E5D7C4 Color Images and Patterns
