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Dunn-Edwards Beeswax (DE 5242) Paint Color


Color Name: Beeswax (DE 5242)
Hex Color Code: #F0B073
RGB Color Code: RGB(240, 176, 115)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 26.7%, 52.1%, 5.9%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Beeswax (DE 5242) color - its meaning and example


What color is Beeswax (DE 5242)?

Beeswax (DE 5242) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Beeswax (DE 5242) is #F0B073, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 176, 115).

In the RGB color model, Beeswax (DE 5242) has a red value of 240, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.7% magenta, 52.1% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.3° (degrees), 80.6 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Beeswax (DE 5242) has a hue of 29.3° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.


Beeswax (DE 5242) is cool or warm?

The color Beeswax (DE 5242) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Beeswax (DE 5242)?

Beeswax (DE 5242) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

Beeswax (DE 5242)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Beeswax (DE 5242) 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 51 puts Dunn-Edwards Beeswax (DE 5242) 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


Beeswax (DE 5242) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(240, 176, 115)
Red
240 (94.1%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.67%
Yellow
52.08%
Key
5.88%

HSL

HSL(29.28deg, 80.6 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
29.28°
Saturation
80.65 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 99, 24)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
99 (39.0%)
Blue
24 (9.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.28°
Saturation
52.08 %.
Brightness / Value
94.12 %.

HWB

H: 29.28°

W: 45.10 %

B: 5.88 %

XYZ

X : 54.56

Y : 50.81

Z : 23.15

YXY

Y1 : 50.81

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 5.88%

M : 30.98%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 50.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.4YR 7.5/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 76.57

A : 16.54

B : 40.22

CIE-Lch

L : 76.57

C : 43.49

H : 67.65

CIE-Luv

L : 76.57

U : 48.17

V : 47.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.28

A : 11.86

B : 30.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Beeswax (DE 5242) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


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#ECAC76
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ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Beeswax (DE 5242) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Beeswax (DE 5242) to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
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ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Beeswax (DE 5242) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Beeswax (DE 5242) to Pantone PMS


#F8AD6D
PANTONE 2017 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 2016 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 713 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Beeswax (DE 5242) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Beeswax (DE 5242) to RAL Classic


#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Beeswax (DE 5242) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Beeswax (DE 5242) (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


Beeswax (DE 5242) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Beeswax (DE 5242) to Dunn-Edwards


#F0B073
Beeswax (DE 5242)
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#E9AF78
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Valspar


Beeswax (DE 5242) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Beeswax (DE 5242) to Valspar


#EEB377
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


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#EFB57A
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ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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Behr


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#E7B17C
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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Beeswax (DE 5242) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Beeswax (DE 5242) to PPG Paints


#F2AD62
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ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% 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


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