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Dunn-Edwards Astral (DE 5856) Paint Color


Color Name: Astral (DE 5856)
Hex Color Code: #8EC2E7
RGB Color Code: RGB(142, 194, 231)
CMYK Values*: 38.5%, 16.0%, 0.0%, 9.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Astral (DE 5856) color - its meaning and example


What color is Astral (DE 5856)?

Astral (DE 5856) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Astral (DE 5856) is #8EC2E7, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 194, 231).

In the RGB color model, Astral (DE 5856) has a red value of 142, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.5% cyan, 16.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.9° (degrees), 65.0 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Astral (DE 5856) has a hue of 204.9° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.


Astral (DE 5856) is cool or warm?

The color Astral (DE 5856) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Astral (DE 5856)?

Astral (DE 5856) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Astral (DE 5856)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Astral (DE 5856) 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 50 puts Dunn-Edwards Astral (DE 5856) 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


Astral (DE 5856) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(142, 194, 231)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
231 (90.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.53%
Magenta
16.02%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.41%

HSL

HSL(204.94deg, 65.0 %, 73.1 %)

Hue
204.94°
Saturation
64.96 %.
Lightness
73.14 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 25, 62)
Red
15 (6.0%)
Yellow
25 (9.8%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.94°
Saturation
38.53 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.

HWB

H: 204.94°

W: 55.69 %

B: 9.41 %

XYZ

X : 44.87

Y : 50.1

Z : 82.91

YXY

Y1 : 50.1

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 44.31%

M : 23.92%

Y : 9.41%


LRV

~ 50.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.6B 7.5/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 76.13

A : -7.8

B : -23.78

CIE-Lch

L : 76.13

C : 25.03

H : 251.84

CIE-Luv

L : 76.13

U : -25.84

V : -36.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.78

A : -10.72

B : -19.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Astral (DE 5856) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


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ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Pantone PMS


#92C1E9
PANTONE 283 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#8BBEE8
PANTONE 2141 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#9BCBEB
PANTONE 291 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to British Standard 4800


#81C6FD
BS 20-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#A9C6E2
BS 20-D-41 - Powder Blue
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Astral (DE 5856) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Astral (DE 5856) (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


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Dunn-Edwards


#8EC2E7
Astral (DE 5856)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#92CBF1
Light Azure (DE 5842)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#99C1DC
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#99C3F0
Sail to the Sea (DE 5863)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Behr


#89C0E6
Rhodes (P510-3)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#83BCE5
C'Est La Vie (MQ4-27)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#94BEE1
Toile Blue (P520-3)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#9AC1DC
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Valspar


#95BFE1
Double Denim (V072-3)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#8DC2E1
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ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#9CC8E9
Bluish (4006-9C)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to PPG Paints


#9BC7EA
Sweet Dreams (PPG1241-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#9FC9E4
Windsor Way (PPG1239-3)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Benjamin Moore


#97C3DF
Faded Denim (795)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#84BBDC
Blue Marguerite (2063-50)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#7BBDE1
Aquarius (788)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#92BAD4
Blue Bayou (801)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Astral (DE 5856) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Astral (DE 5856) to Sherwin Williams


#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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Regale Blue (SW 6801)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
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Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% 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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