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Dunn-Edwards Watermist (DE 6240) Paint Color


Color Name: Watermist (DE 6240)
Hex Color Code: #E6E3D8
RGB Color Code: RGB(230, 227, 216)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.3%, 6.1%, 9.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Watermist (DE 6240) color - its meaning and example


What color is Watermist (DE 6240)?

Watermist (DE 6240) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watermist (DE 6240) is #E6E3D8, and the RGB color code is RGB(230, 227, 216).

In the RGB color model, Watermist (DE 6240) has a red value of 230, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 6.1% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.1° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation, and 87.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watermist (DE 6240) has a hue of 47.1° (degrees), 6.1 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.


Watermist (DE 6240) is cool or warm?

The color Watermist (DE 6240) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Watermist (DE 6240)?

Watermist (DE 6240) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Watermist (DE 6240)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Watermist (DE 6240) 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 77 puts Dunn-Edwards Watermist (DE 6240) paint color in the lighter 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


Watermist (DE 6240) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 227, 216)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
216 (84.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.30%
Yellow
6.09%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(47.14deg, 21.9 %, 87.5 %)

Hue
47.14°
Saturation
21.88 %.
Lightness
87.45 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 36, 18)
Red
11 (4.3%)
Yellow
36 (14.2%)
Blue
18 (7.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.14°
Saturation
6.09 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 47.14°

W: 84.71 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 72.5

Y : 76.72

Z : 75.95

YXY

Y1 : 76.72

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 10.98%

Y : 15.29%


LRV

~ 76.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 8.9/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 90.19

A : -0.89

B : 5.72

CIE-Lch

L : 90.19

C : 5.78

H : 98.8

CIE-Luv

L : 90.19

U : 2.34

V : 8.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.59

A : -5.54

B : 9.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Watermist (DE 6240) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Watermist (DE 6240) (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.



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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Pantone PMS


#E4E2DB
PANTONE 9080 C
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9081 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 9100 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to British Standard 4800


#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)





Paint similar to Watermist (DE 6240) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Watermist (DE 6240) (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


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Dunn-Edwards


#E6E3D8
Watermist (DE 6240)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#E4E4DA
Pearly Star (DE 6268)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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Almond Milk (DEHW 01)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Sherwin Williams


#E2E0D7
Moderne White (SW 6168)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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Alabaster (SW 7008)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
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Cotton (SW 9581)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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Nonchalant White (SW 6161)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Behr


#E1E0D7
Roadster White (N370-1)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Benjamin Moore


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Dune White (968)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)


Valspar


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to Valspar


#ECEAE1
Paramount White (7006-22)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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Dirty Martini (V174)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
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Soft Wool (V155)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Watermist (DE 6240) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Watermist (DE 6240) to PPG Paints


#DEDBD2
In The Cloud (PPG0999-1)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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Winter Mood (PPG14-16)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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Candlelit Beige (PPG1207-1)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Shark (PPG1006-2)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% 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.







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