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Dunn-Edwards Wax Poetic (DET 651) Paint Color


Color Name: Wax Poetic (DET 651)
Hex Color Code: #F1E6CC
RGB Color Code: RGB(241, 230, 204)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.6%, 15.4%, 5.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Wax Poetic (DET 651) color - its meaning and example


What color is Wax Poetic (DET 651)?

Wax Poetic (DET 651) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wax Poetic (DET 651) is #F1E6CC, and the RGB color code is RGB(241, 230, 204).

In the RGB color model, Wax Poetic (DET 651) has a red value of 241, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 15.4% yellow, and 5.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.2° (degrees), 56.9 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wax Poetic (DET 651) has a hue of 42.2° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation and 94.5 % brightness/value.


Wax Poetic (DET 651) is cool or warm?

The color Wax Poetic (DET 651) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Wax Poetic (DET 651)?

Wax Poetic (DET 651) has an LRV of nearly 80. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Wax Poetic (DET 651)

Light Color


Compare LRV 80 of Wax Poetic (DET 651) 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 80 puts Dunn-Edwards Wax Poetic (DET 651) 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


Wax Poetic (DET 651) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(241, 230, 204)
Red
241 (94.5%)
Green
230 (90.2%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.56%
Yellow
15.35%
Key
5.49%

HSL

HSL(42.16deg, 56.9 %, 87.3 %)

Hue
42.16°
Saturation
56.92 %.
Lightness
87.25 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 47, 14)
Red
11 (4.3%)
Yellow
47 (18.4%)
Blue
14 (5.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.16°
Saturation
15.35 %.
Brightness / Value
94.51 %.

HWB

H: 42.16°

W: 80.00 %

B: 5.49 %

XYZ

X : 75.47

Y : 79.65

Z : 68.52

YXY

Y1 : 79.65

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 5.49%

M : 9.80%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 79.7 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 9.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 91.53

A : -0.48

B : 14

CIE-Lch

L : 91.53

C : 14.01

H : 91.98

CIE-Luv

L : 91.53

U : 7.98

V : 20.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.25

A : -5.24

B : 16.95






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Wax Poetic (DET 651) (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.



#EAE0C8
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to Pantone PMS


#EFE4CE
PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
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RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Wax Poetic (DET 651) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Wax Poetic (DET 651) (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


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to Dunn-Edwards


#F1E4C8
Jefferson Cream (DET 666)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to PPG Paints


#F1E7CE
Rice Cake (PPG12-09)
ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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Vanilla Wafer (PPG1204-2)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#ECE3CC
Morocco Sand (PPG1096-2)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to Benjamin Moore


#F2E7CF
Subtle (AF-310)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)





Valspar


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#F2E6CE
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ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Behr


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to Behr


#F1E6CF
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ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
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Smooth Silk (YL-W07)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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Silky Bamboo (PPU8-14)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Wax Poetic (DET 651) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Wax Poetic (DET 651) to Sherwin Williams


#F3E6CE
Morning Sun (SW 6672)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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Vital Yellow (SW 6392)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
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Lemon Meringue (SW 7561)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% 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


Wax Poetic (DET 651) - #F1E6CC Color Images and Patterns


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