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Dunn-Edwards Oyster (DEC 748) Paint Color


Color Name: Oyster (DEC 748)
Hex Color Code: #E3D3BF
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 211, 191)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.0%, 15.9%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Oyster (DEC 748) color - its meaning and example


What color is Oyster (DEC 748)?

Oyster (DEC 748) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oyster (DEC 748) is #E3D3BF, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 211, 191).

In the RGB color model, Oyster (DEC 748) has a red value of 227, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 15.9% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation, and 82.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oyster (DEC 748) has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Oyster (DEC 748) is cool or warm?

The color Oyster (DEC 748) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Oyster (DEC 748)?

Oyster (DEC 748) has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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

Oyster (DEC 748)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Oyster (DEC 748) 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 67 puts Dunn-Edwards Oyster (DEC 748) 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


Oyster (DEC 748) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 211, 191)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.05%
Yellow
15.86%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(33.33deg, 39.1 %, 82.0 %)

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
39.13 %.
Lightness
81.96 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 55, 25)
Red
20 (7.9%)
Yellow
55 (21.6%)
Blue
25 (9.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
15.86 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 33.33°

W: 74.90 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 64.38

Y : 66.68

Z : 58.77

YXY

Y1 : 66.68

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 17.25%

Y : 25.10%


LRV

~ 66.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.8Y 8.4/2

CIE-Lab

L : 85.34

A : 2.28

B : 11.89

CIE-Lch

L : 85.34

C : 12.11

H : 79.14

CIE-Luv

L : 85.34

U : 10.74

V : 16.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.66

A : -2.18

B : 14.49






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Oyster (DEC 748) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Oyster (DEC 748) (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.



#EED9C4
Almond
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#EAE0C8
Pearl
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#F7E7CE
Champagne
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)





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


RAL Design


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Pantone PMS


#E5D7C5
PANTONE 9183 C
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#E1D3C4
PANTONE 9186 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#ECDCC8
PANTONE 9182 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#E6D5C8
PANTONE 9222 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Oyster (DEC 748) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Oyster (DEC 748) (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


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Dunn-Edwards


#E3D3BF
Oyster (DEC 748)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#E3D2C0
Sand Dune (DE 6128)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#E9D8C2
Floating Feather (DE 6142)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#EDDCC8
Almond (DEC 753)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Sherwin Williams


#E7D7C2
Lotus Pod (SW 7572)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#E7D7C6
Fragile Beauty (SW 7553)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#EDDDCA
Intricate Ivory (SW 6350)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#EEDAC3
Warm Beige (SW 0035)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Valspar


#E9D8C5
Soft-Spoken (8007-11E)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#E8D4BC
Tanglewood Park (8004-16B)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#E1D6C4
Light Raffia (3008-10B)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#EDD9C5
Speckled Eggs (M103)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to PPG Paints


#EADAC6
Oatmeal Cookie (PPG1080-1)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#EBDAC8
Sandpiper (PPG1077-2)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#DFD4C4
Wheat Sheaf (PPG14-21)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Benjamin Moore


#E8D7C6
Dusty Trail (1157)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#EBD7BF
Painted Sands (1142)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#E9D4C0
Inner Peach (1150)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#E8DCC8
Lambskin (1051)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Behr


Oyster (DEC 748) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Oyster (DEC 748) to Behr


#EBDBC8
Vanilla Mocha (N260-1)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#E8D4BB
Cake Crumbs (S260-1A)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#E8D3BA
Minimum Beige (HDC-MD-17)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#ECDCCA
Weathered Sandstone (29)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% 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


Dunn-Edwards Oyster (DEC 748) - #E3D3BF Color Images and Patterns


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