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Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) Paint Color


Color Name: Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
Hex Color Code: #60605E
RGB Color Code: RGB(96, 96, 94)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 2.1%, 62.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) color - its meaning and example


What color is Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)?

Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) is #60605E, and the RGB color code is RGB(96, 96, 94).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) has a red value of 96, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.1% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation, and 37.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 2.1 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)?

Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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

Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) 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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) 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


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(96, 96, 94)
Red
96 (37.6%)
Green
96 (37.6%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.08%
Key
62.35%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 1.1 %, 37.3 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
1.05 %.
Lightness
37.25 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 124, 132)
Red
107 (42.0%)
Yellow
124 (48.8%)
Blue
132 (51.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
2.08 %.
Brightness / Value
37.65 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 36.86 %

B: 62.35 %

XYZ

X : 11.03

Y : 11.66

Z : 12.26

YXY

Y1 : 11.66

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 62.35%

M : 62.35%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 11.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.1GY 3.9/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 40.67

A : -0.41

B : 1.13

CIE-Lch

L : 40.67

C : 1.21

H : 109.96

CIE-Luv

L : 40.67

U : 0.11

V : 1.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.15

A : -2.12

B : 2.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) (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.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Pantone PMS


#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#5F5C58
PANTONE 10396 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) (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


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Dunn-Edwards


#5D5B5B
Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#5D5B56
Charcoal Sketch (DET 628)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Behr


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Behr


#5E5E5D
Asphalt Gray (N520-6)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#5F615F
Hematite (N460-6)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#636365
Digital (N530-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to PPG Paints


#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#605C58
Stone's Throw (PPG1008-7)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#575957
Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Benjamin Moore


#626463
City Shadow (CSP-60)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#676662
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#5E6363
Bracken Slate (CW-690)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#696867
Overcoat (CC-544)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Sherwin Williams


#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#63655F
Night Owl (SW 7061)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) to Valspar


#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#585953
Sable Evening (5006-2C)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% 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 Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370) - #60605E Color Images and Patterns


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