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Dunn-Edwards Cornflower (DE 5864) Paint Color


Color Name: Cornflower (DE 5864)
Hex Color Code: #72A7E1
RGB Color Code: RGB(114, 167, 225)
CMYK Values*: 49.3%, 25.8%, 0.0%, 11.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Cornflower (DE 5864) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cornflower (DE 5864)?

Cornflower (DE 5864) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornflower (DE 5864) is #72A7E1, and the RGB color code is RGB(114, 167, 225).

In the RGB color model, Cornflower (DE 5864) has a red value of 114, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.3% cyan, 25.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.4° (degrees), 64.9 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornflower (DE 5864) has a hue of 211.4° (degrees), 49.3 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.


Cornflower (DE 5864) is cool or warm?

The color Cornflower (DE 5864) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cornflower (DE 5864)?

Cornflower (DE 5864) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Cornflower (DE 5864)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Cornflower (DE 5864) 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 37 puts Dunn-Edwards Cornflower (DE 5864) paint color in the darker 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


Cornflower (DE 5864) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(114, 167, 225)
Red
114 (44.7%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
225 (88.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.33%
Magenta
25.78%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
11.76%

HSL

HSL(211.35deg, 64.9 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
211.35°
Saturation
64.91 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 30, 87)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
30 (11.6%)
Blue
87 (34.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
211.35°
Saturation
49.33 %.
Brightness / Value
88.24 %.

HWB

H: 211.35°

W: 44.71 %

B: 11.76 %

XYZ

X : 34.35

Y : 36.65

Z : 76.5

YXY

Y1 : 36.65

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 55.29%

M : 34.51%

Y : 11.76%


LRV

~ 36.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.3PB 6.5/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 67.01

A : -1.68

B : -34.67

CIE-Lch

L : 67.01

C : 34.71

H : 267.23

CIE-Luv

L : 67.01

U : -25.24

V : -54.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.54

A : -4.67

B : -32.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cornflower (DE 5864) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Cornflower (DE 5864) (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.



#76ABDF
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ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to Pantone PMS


#7BA6DE
PANTONE 7453 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#7FADE3
PANTONE 2142 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#7BA4DB
PANTONE 659 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#6CACE4
PANTONE 284 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to British Standard 4800


#6CA5D3
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ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to RAL Design




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#5DA5FF
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)





Paint similar to Cornflower (DE 5864) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cornflower (DE 5864) (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


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to Dunn-Edwards


#65A5D5
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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to PPG Paints


#7DAEE1
Victoria Blue (PPG1243-4)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to Behr


#6AA0CF
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


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#6BA3D0
Nova Scotia Blue (796)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)


Valspar


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to Valspar


#80A5CD
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cornflower (DE 5864) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cornflower (DE 5864) to Sherwin Williams


#7498BE
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ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)
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Celestial (SW 6808)
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% 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 Cornflower (DE 5864) - #72A7E1 Color Images and Patterns


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