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Valspar Dark Earth (3011-8) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Earth (3011-8)
Hex Color Code: #684930
RGB Color Code: RGB(104, 73, 48)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.8%, 53.8%, 59.2%
Color Family (Hue): orange





About Dark Earth (3011-8) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Earth (3011-8)?

Dark Earth (3011-8) color belongs to the orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Earth (3011-8) is #684930, and the RGB color code is RGB(104, 73, 48).

In the RGB color model, Dark Earth (3011-8) has a red value of 104, a green value of 73, and a blue value of 48. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 53.8% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.8° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Earth (3011-8) has a hue of 26.8° (degrees), 53.8 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.


Dark Earth (3011-8) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Earth (3011-8) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Earth (3011-8)?

Dark Earth (3011-8) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a 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

Dark Earth (3011-8)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Dark Earth (3011-8) 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 8 puts Valspar Dark Earth (3011-8) 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


Dark Earth (3011-8) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(104, 73, 48)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
73 (28.6%)
Blue
48 (18.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.81%
Yellow
53.85%
Key
59.22%

HSL

HSL(26.79deg, 36.8 %, 29.8 %)

Hue
26.79°
Saturation
36.84 %.
Lightness
29.80 %.

RYB

RYB(152, 147, 133)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Yellow
147 (57.7%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.79°
Saturation
53.85 %.
Brightness / Value
40.78 %.

HWB

H: 26.79°

W: 18.82 %

B: 59.22 %

XYZ

X : 8.62

Y : 7.92

Z : 3.87

YXY

Y1 : 7.92

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 59.22%

M : 71.37%

Y : 81.18%


LRV

~ 7.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.7YR 3.2/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 33.82

A : 9.95

B : 20.13

CIE-Lch

L : 33.82

C : 22.46

H : 63.7

CIE-Luv

L : 33.82

U : 22.09

V : 19.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.15

A : 5.45

B : 11.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Earth (3011-8) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Earth (3011-8) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#6F4E37
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Pantone PMS


#6F5137
PANTONE 2321 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#5F4028
PANTONE 2472 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#674736
PANTONE 7582 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#775135
PANTONE 7568 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to RAL Classic


#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Dark Earth (3011-8) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Earth (3011-8) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Valspar


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Valspar


#624830
Middle Earth (T596)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#69492A
Hickory Chips (M247)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#614632
Boston Brown Bread (8005-9G)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Sherwin Williams


#69482C
Sturdy Brown (SW 6097)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#634533
Java (SW 6090)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#725237
Saddle Up (SW 9099)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#765138
Umber Rust (SW 9100)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Benjamin Moore


#714D39
Seed Brown (2096-10)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#6B4E3E
Riding Boots (CSP-300)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#5A4430
Taupe (2110-10)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#6E5440
Brown Tar (2110-20)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)





Behr


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Behr


#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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Clockworks (MQ2-09)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#6B5445
Moose Trail (N190-7)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#704E40
Brown Velvet (N160-7)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to PPG Paints


#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#6C483A
Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Earth (3011-8) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Earth (3011-8) to Dunn-Edwards


#745342
Rich Mocha (DEA 159)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#745443
Briar (DEC 712)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#795745
Wild Bill Brown (DET 688)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#644B41
Chaps (DE 6049)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% 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


Valspar Dark Earth (3011-8) - #684930 Color Images and Patterns


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