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Dunn-Edwards Blue Spruce (DE 5772) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
Hex Color Code: #ADC5C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 197, 201)
CMYK Values*: 13.9%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Spruce (DE 5772) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Spruce (DE 5772)?

Blue Spruce (DE 5772) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Spruce (DE 5772) is #ADC5C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 197, 201).

In the RGB color model, Blue Spruce (DE 5772) has a red value of 173, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.9% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 73.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Spruce (DE 5772) has a hue of 188.6° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Spruce (DE 5772) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Spruce (DE 5772)?

Blue Spruce (DE 5772) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

Blue Spruce (DE 5772)

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) 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 53 puts Dunn-Edwards Blue Spruce (DE 5772) 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


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 197, 201)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.93%
Magenta
1.99%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(188.57deg, 20.6 %, 73.3 %)

Hue
188.57°
Saturation
20.59 %.
Lightness
73.33 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 48, 50)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
48 (18.9%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.57°
Saturation
13.93 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 188.57°

W: 67.84 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 47.74

Y : 53.03

Z : 62.98

YXY

Y1 : 53.03

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 22.75%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 53 %

Munsell Color System

4.2BG 7.6/2

CIE-Lab

L : 77.89

A : -7.26

B : -4.75

CIE-Lch

L : 77.89

C : 8.68

H : 213.19

CIE-Luv

L : 77.89

U : -12.99

V : -5.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.82

A : -10.42

B : -0.3






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Spruce (DE 5772) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Spruce (DE 5772) (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.



#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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Zinc
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Opal
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Pantone PMS


#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#A4BCC2
PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#AFCDD7
PANTONE 2204 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Spruce (DE 5772) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Spruce (DE 5772) (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


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A3BFCB
Frozen Tundra (DE 5793)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Benjamin Moore


#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#ADC3C8
Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#B0C9D0
Blue Stream (1668)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#AECBD4
Blue Bay Marina (1655)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Valspar


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Valspar


#ABC4CA
Robin's Pride (T623)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#B0C4C8
Bleu Clair (M316)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#ABC3CC
Juliet Blue (M328)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#AEC7C6
Wild Life (8003-38C)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Sherwin Williams


#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#ADCCD3
Stream (SW 6499)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B3C9D3
Take Five (SW 6513)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Behr


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to Behr


#A9C6CB
Spring Storm (S450-3)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#B0C8D0
Gentle Sea (S470-2)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#AFC0C4
Ozone (PPU13-14)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#ACCAD5
Sea Wind (S480-2)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Spruce (DE 5772) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Spruce (DE 5772) to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#ADBFC8
Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#ADC6D3
Twinkle (PPG1154-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% 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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