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Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky (DE 5942) Paint Color


Color Name: Faraway Sky (DE 5942)
Hex Color Code: #8980C1
RGB Color Code: RGB(137, 128, 193)
CMYK Values*: 29.0%, 33.7%, 0.0%, 24.3%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Faraway Sky (DE 5942) color - its meaning and example


What color is Faraway Sky (DE 5942)?

Faraway Sky (DE 5942) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Faraway Sky (DE 5942) is #8980C1, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 128, 193).

In the RGB color model, Faraway Sky (DE 5942) has a red value of 137, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 193. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.0% cyan, 33.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 248.3° (degrees), 34.4 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Faraway Sky (DE 5942) has a hue of 248.3° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.


Faraway Sky (DE 5942) is cool or warm?

The color Faraway Sky (DE 5942) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Faraway Sky (DE 5942)?

Faraway Sky (DE 5942) has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Faraway Sky (DE 5942)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Faraway Sky (DE 5942) 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 25 puts Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky (DE 5942) 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


Faraway Sky (DE 5942) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(137, 128, 193)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
193 (75.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.02%
Magenta
33.68%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(248.31deg, 34.4 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
248.31°
Saturation
34.39 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 48, 99)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Yellow
48 (18.7%)
Blue
99 (39.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
248.31°
Saturation
33.68 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 248.31°

W: 50.20 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 27.66

Y : 24.61

Z : 53.74

YXY

Y1 : 24.61

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 46.27%

M : 49.80%

Y : 24.31%


LRV

~ 24.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.8PB 5.5/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 56.69

A : 18.03

B : -32.73

CIE-Lch

L : 56.69

C : 37.37

H : 298.84

CIE-Luv

L : 56.69

U : 0.33

V : -52.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.61

A : 12.73

B : -29.51






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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

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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