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Behr Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) Paint Color


Color Name: Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)
Hex Color Code: #6D7273
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 114, 115)
CMYK Values*: 5.2%, 0.9%, 0.0%, 54.9%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)?

Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) is #6D7273, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 114, 115).

In the RGB color model, Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) has a red value of 109, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 2.7 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 5.2 % saturation and 45.1 % brightness/value.


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) is cool or warm?

The color Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)?

Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) 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 17 puts Behr Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) 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


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 114, 115)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.22%
Magenta
0.87%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.90%

HSL

HSL(190deg, 2.7 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
190°
Saturation
2.68 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 108, 117)
Red
86 (33.7%)
Yellow
108 (42.5%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190°
Saturation
5.22 %.
Brightness / Value
45.10 %.

HWB

H: 190°

W: 42.75 %

B: 54.90 %

XYZ

X : 15.42

Y : 16.52

Z : 18.6

YXY

Y1 : 16.52

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 55.29%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 16.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.2BG 4.6/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 47.65

A : -1.68

B : -1.22

CIE-Lch

L : 47.65

C : 2.07

H : 215.91

CIE-Luv

L : 47.65

U : -2.81

V : -1.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.65

A : -3.43

B : 1.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Pantone PMS


#707372
PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#6B7175
PANTONE 10390 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#6F6E6D
PANTONE 8402 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to RAL Classic


#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


RAL Design


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


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Paint similar to Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Behr


#6E7173
Antique Tin (PPU18-03)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#6A6D6D
Dark Ash (770F-5)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#6F6F6D
Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Benjamin Moore


#6C7171
Rocky Coast (1595)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#6A6F70
Gunmetal (1602)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#6D7378
Gray Shower (2125-30)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#696D70
Trout Gray (2124-20)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Valspar


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Valspar


#6B7071
Almost Charcoal (4008-2B)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#707778
Gotham City (V117-3)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#70777A
Deco Gray (8006-7D)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#757576
Ground Truth (8006-11E)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F7476
Battleship Gray (DEC 797)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#727A7C
Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to PPG Paints


#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#6F7678
Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#717572
Pencilpoint (PPG0994-7)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#6E706D
Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) to Sherwin Williams


#656D73
Wall Street (SW 7665)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#666D69
Homburg Gray (SW 7622)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#797978
Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% 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


Behr Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) - #6D7273 Color Images and Patterns


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