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Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) Paint Color


Color Name
Watercress (DE 5528)
Hex Color Code
#C7C7A1
RGB Color Code
RGB(199, 199, 161)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 0.0%, 19.1%, 22.0%
Color Family (Hue)
#C7C7A1 Watercress (DE 5528) Paint Dunn-Edwards - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Watercress (DE 5528) color - its meaning and example


What color is Watercress (DE 5528)?

Watercress (DE 5528) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watercress (DE 5528) is #C7C7A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(199, 199, 161).

In the RGB color model, Watercress (DE 5528) has a red value of 199, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 19.1% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 25.3 % saturation, and 70.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watercress (DE 5528) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 19.1 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.



Watercress (DE 5528) is cool or warm?

The color Watercress (DE 5528) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Watercress (DE 5528)? (For interior and product design)

Watercress (DE 5528) has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Watercress (DE 5528)

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of Watercress (DE 5528) 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 56 puts Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) paint color in the medium 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


Watercress (DE 5528) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 199, 161)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
19.10%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 25.3 %, 70.6 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
25.33 %.
Lightness
70.59 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 79, 39)
Red
29 (11.4%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
39 (15.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
19.10 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 63.14 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 50.41

Y : 55.56

Z : 41.79

YXY

Y1 : 55.56

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 21.96%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 55.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.3GY 7.8/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 79.36

A : -6.33

B : 19.08

CIE-Lch

L : 79.36

C : 20.1

H : 108.34

CIE-Luv

L : 79.36

U : 2.02

V : 28.03

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.54

A : -9.73

B : 18.94






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Watercress (DE 5528) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

Here are the colors similar to Watercress (DE 5528) (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.

#D4D2AD Color
Dark Cream
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BCB88A Color
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#CCCCB7 Color
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#DECC9C Color
Lion
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


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


RAL Design

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Pantone PMS

#C6C89B Color
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#CAC7A7 Color
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#D0D1AB Color
PANTONE 5807 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C3C6A8 Color
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to British Standard 4800

#CAC387 Color
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)

RAL Classic

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to RAL Classic



Paint similar to Watercress (DE 5528) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Watercress (DE 5528) (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

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Dunn-Edwards



Benjamin Moore

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Benjamin Moore

#CBC8A3 Color
Dried Parsley (522)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#CBCBAD Color
Harbor Town (493)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Behr

#C6CAA5 Color
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#CDCA9F Color
Anjou Pear (MQ4-41)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#D0CDA9 Color
Hybrid (S340-3)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Sherwin Williams

#CBC99D Color
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C7CDA8 Color
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#CDCDB4 Color
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Valspar

#CECAA4 Color
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#CFCAA7 Color
Archisa (8003-28C)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#D8D7A9 Color
Sunlit Leaf (V058-2)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to Farrow & Ball

#D7D7B8 Color
Green Ground (206)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#D0D0B7 Color
Vichyssoise (9909)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C7BF89 Color
Churlish Green (251)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Watercress (DE 5528) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Watercress (DE 5528) to PPG Paints








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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)

A1A1C7
Blue Bell*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) - #C7C7A1?

Color that best contrast with Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) - #C7C7A1 is #A1A1C7, color name is Blue Bell*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) - #C7C7A1?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) - #C7C7A1 is #A1A1C7, color name is Blue Bell*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


Dunn-Edwards Watercress (DE 5528) - #C7C7A1 Color Images and Patterns


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