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Dunn-Edwards Sour Lemon (DE 5388) Paint Color


Color Name: Sour Lemon (DE 5388)
Hex Color Code: #FFEEA5
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 238, 165)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.7%, 35.3%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Sour Lemon (DE 5388) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sour Lemon (DE 5388)?

Sour Lemon (DE 5388) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sour Lemon (DE 5388) is #FFEEA5, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 238, 165).

In the RGB color model, Sour Lemon (DE 5388) has a red value of 255, a green value of 238, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 35.3% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 82.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sour Lemon (DE 5388) has a hue of 48.7° (degrees), 35.3 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) is cool or warm?

The color Sour Lemon (DE 5388) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sour Lemon (DE 5388)?

Sour Lemon (DE 5388) has an LRV of nearly 85. 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

Sour Lemon (DE 5388)

Light Color


Compare LRV 85 of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) 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 85 puts Dunn-Edwards Sour Lemon (DE 5388) 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


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 238, 165)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
238 (93.3%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.67%
Yellow
35.29%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(48.67deg, 100.0 %, 82.4 %)

Hue
48.67°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
82.35 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 84, 5)
Red
9 (3.7%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
5 (2.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.67°
Saturation
35.29 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 48.67°

W: 64.71 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 78.61

Y : 85.13

Z : 47.89

YXY

Y1 : 85.13

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 6.67%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 85.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.2Y 9.3/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 93.94

A : -4.54

B : 37.45

CIE-Lch

L : 93.94

C : 37.73

H : 96.91

CIE-Luv

L : 93.94

U : 14.53

V : 52.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 92.26

A : -9.38

B : 33.81






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sour Lemon (DE 5388) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Sour Lemon (DE 5388) (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.



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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
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Pale Goldenrod
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 2001 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 600 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 1205 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 607 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to British Standard 4800


#FCF3A8
BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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BS 12-C-31 - Light Yellow
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
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BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Sour Lemon (DE 5388) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sour Lemon (DE 5388) (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


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Dunn-Edwards


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Egg Nog (DE 5422)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Sun Surprise (DE 5409)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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Firefly Glow (DE 5339)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Benjamin Moore


#FAEA9E
Pineapple Grove (333)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
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Lemon Grass (339)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)


Valspar


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Valspar


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ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Chickery Chick (3008-2A)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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Dainty Daisy (V018-1)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)





Behr


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Behr


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Rise And Shine (P300-4)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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Rite Of Spring (P300-3)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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Firefly (P310-3)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to PPG Paints


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Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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Calabash (PPG1213-5)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sour Lemon (DE 5388) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sour Lemon (DE 5388) to Sherwin Williams


#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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Venetian Yellow (SW 1666)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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Icy Lemonade (SW 1667)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% 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


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