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% |
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 |
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Triadic Color Palette
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