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Dunn-Edwards Walnut Shell (DE 5363) Paint Color


Color Name: Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
Hex Color Code: #AA8344
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 131, 68)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.9%, 60.0%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Walnut Shell (DE 5363) color - its meaning and example


What color is Walnut Shell (DE 5363)?

Walnut Shell (DE 5363) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Walnut Shell (DE 5363) is #AA8344, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 131, 68).

In the RGB color model, Walnut Shell (DE 5363) has a red value of 170, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 60.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Walnut Shell (DE 5363) has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) is cool or warm?

The color Walnut Shell (DE 5363) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Walnut Shell (DE 5363)?

Walnut Shell (DE 5363) has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Walnut Shell (DE 5363)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) 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 25 puts Dunn-Edwards Walnut Shell (DE 5363) 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


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 131, 68)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.94%
Yellow
60.00%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(37.06deg, 42.9 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
37.06°
Saturation
42.86 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 127, 70)
Red
98 (38.3%)
Yellow
127 (49.8%)
Blue
70 (27.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.06°
Saturation
60.00 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 37.06°

W: 26.67 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 25.74

Y : 25.2

Z : 8.98

YXY

Y1 : 25.2

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 48.63%

Y : 73.33%


LRV

~ 25.2 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 5.6/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 57.27

A : 7.68

B : 39.28

CIE-Lch

L : 57.27

C : 40.02

H : 78.94

CIE-Luv

L : 57.27

U : 30.7

V : 43.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.2

A : 3.68

B : 24.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Walnut Shell (DE 5363) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Walnut Shell (DE 5363) (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.



#B8860B
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ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)
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ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to British Standard 4800


#AC8A44
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


RAL Design


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to RAL Classic


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to Pantone PMS


#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Walnut Shell (DE 5363) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Walnut Shell (DE 5363) (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


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F8046
Golden Harmony (DE 6168)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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Sherwin Williams


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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#AD863E
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ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to PPG Paints


#A67E4B
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
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Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Valspar


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Walnut Shell (DE 5363) to Valspar


#B3883B
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% 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


Walnut Shell (DE 5363) - #AA8344 Color Images and Patterns


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