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Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) Paint Color


Color Name: Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
Hex Color Code: #838298
RGB Color Code: RGB(131, 130, 152)
CMYK Values*: 13.8%, 14.5%, 0.0%, 40.4%





About Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) color - its meaning and example


What color is Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)?

Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) is #838298, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 130, 152).

In the RGB color model, Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) has a red value of 131, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.8% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 242.7° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation, and 55.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) has a hue of 242.7° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)?

Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) 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 23 puts Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) paint color in the darker 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


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 130, 152)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.82%
Magenta
14.47%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(242.73deg, 9.6 %, 55.3 %)

Hue
242.73°
Saturation
9.65 %.
Lightness
55.29 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 79, 99)
Red
62 (24.4%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
242.73°
Saturation
14.47 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 242.73°

W: 50.98 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 23.01

Y : 23.06

Z : 32.94

YXY

Y1 : 23.06

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 49.02%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 23.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.9PB 5.3/2

CIE-Lab

L : 55.13

A : 5.02

B : -11.63

CIE-Lch

L : 55.13

C : 12.66

H : 293.36

CIE-Luv

L : 55.13

U : -0.75

V : -17.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.02

A : 1.5

B : -7.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) (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.



#8A7F8D
Rocket Metallic
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Pantone PMS


#7F8195
PANTONE 4127 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#7B798E
PANTONE 2360 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#8482A3
PANTONE 10232 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to British Standard 4800


#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) (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


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Dunn-Edwards


#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Benjamin Moore


#827F92
Purple Haze (1413)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#857D8F
Tropical Dusk (2117-40)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#84899A
Irises (1440)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Behr


#87819B
Live Jazz (S570-5)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#828393
Metro (PPU16-16)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#7D798A
Solitaire (N560-5)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#7E85A3
Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to PPG Paints


#898CA3
Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#9090A2
Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#928A98
Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Sherwin Williams


#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#7E778E
Mythical (SW 6550)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Valspar


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) to Valspar


#888591
Horseshoe (8004-48E)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#908696
Intrigue (T522)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% 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


Soft Charcoal (DE 5935) - #838298 Color Images and Patterns


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