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Dunn-Edwards Sepia Tone (DET 638) Paint Color


Color Name: Sepia Tone (DET 638)
Hex Color Code: #B8A88A
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 168, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.7%, 25.0%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Sepia Tone (DET 638) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sepia Tone (DET 638)?

Sepia Tone (DET 638) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sepia Tone (DET 638) is #B8A88A, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 168, 138).

In the RGB color model, Sepia Tone (DET 638) has a red value of 184, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 25.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation, and 63.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sepia Tone (DET 638) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 25.0 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


Sepia Tone (DET 638) is cool or warm?

The color Sepia Tone (DET 638) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sepia Tone (DET 638)?

Sepia Tone (DET 638) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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

Sepia Tone (DET 638)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Sepia Tone (DET 638) 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Sepia Tone (DET 638) 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


Sepia Tone (DET 638) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 168, 138)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.70%
Yellow
25.00%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(39.13deg, 24.5 %, 63.1 %)

Hue
39.13°
Saturation
24.47 %.
Lightness
63.14 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 90, 56)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
90 (35.1%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.13°
Saturation
25.00 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 39.13°

W: 54.12 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 38.36

Y : 40.03

Z : 29.75

YXY

Y1 : 40.03

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 34.12%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 40 %

Munsell Color System

7.3Y 6.8/3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.49

A : 1

B : 17.62

CIE-Lch

L : 69.49

C : 17.65

H : 86.76

CIE-Luv

L : 69.49

U : 11.65

V : 23.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.27

A : -2.51

B : 16.41






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sepia Tone (DET 638) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Sepia Tone (DET 638) (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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Pantone PMS


#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B2A384
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Sepia Tone (DET 638) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sepia Tone (DET 638) (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


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Dunn-Edwards


#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Benjamin Moore


#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#BFAE8C
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to PPG Paints


#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)





Behr


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Behr


#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#C0AD89
Oat Field (S320-4)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C1AC8B
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Sherwin Williams


#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Sepia Tone (DET 638) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sepia Tone (DET 638) to Valspar


#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% 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


Dunn-Edwards Sepia Tone (DET 638) - #B8A88A Color Images and Patterns


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