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Dunn-Edwards Cool December (DEW 383) Paint Color


Color Name: Cool December (DEW 383)
Hex Color Code: #FDFBF8
RGB Color Code: RGB(253, 251, 248)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.8%, 2.0%, 0.8%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Cool December (DEW 383) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cool December (DEW 383)?

Cool December (DEW 383) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool December (DEW 383) is #FDFBF8, and the RGB color code is RGB(253, 251, 248).

In the RGB color model, Cool December (DEW 383) has a red value of 253, a green value of 251, and a blue value of 248. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 2.0% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 55.6 % saturation, and 98.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool December (DEW 383) has a hue of 36° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.


Cool December (DEW 383) is cool or warm?

The color Cool December (DEW 383) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cool December (DEW 383)?

Cool December (DEW 383) has an LRV of nearly 97. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Cool December (DEW 383)

Light Color


Compare LRV 97 of Cool December (DEW 383) 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 97 puts Dunn-Edwards Cool December (DEW 383) 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


Cool December (DEW 383) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(253, 251, 248)
Red
253 (99.2%)
Green
251 (98.4%)
Blue
248 (97.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.79%
Yellow
1.98%
Key
0.78%

HSL

HSL(36deg, 55.6 %, 98.2 %)

Hue
36°
Saturation
55.56 %.
Lightness
98.24 %.

RYB

RYB(1, 7, 2)
Red
1 (0.5%)
Yellow
7 (2.7%)
Blue
2 (0.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36°
Saturation
1.98 %.
Brightness / Value
99.22 %.

HWB

H: 36°

W: 97.25 %

B: 0.78 %

XYZ

X : 91.95

Y : 96.65

Z : 102.62

YXY

Y1 : 96.65

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 0.78%

M : 1.57%

Y : 2.75%


LRV

~ 96.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.7Y 9.8/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 98.69

A : 0.15

B : 1.66

CIE-Lch

L : 98.69

C : 1.66

H : 84.96

CIE-Luv

L : 98.69

U : 1.29

V : 2.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 98.31

A : -5.1

B : 6.93






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cool December (DEW 383) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Cool December (DEW 383) (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.



#FEFEFA
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ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to RAL Classic


#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to Pantone PMS


#F2EBE7
PANTONE 9285 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to British Standard 4800


#E5E5E5
BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


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#F8F9FA
Bootstrap Light
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)





Paint similar to Cool December (DEW 383) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cool December (DEW 383) (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


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to Dunn-Edwards


#FDFCFA
Igloo (DEW 379)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Valspar


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to Valspar


#F8F8F3
Ultra White (7006-24)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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New Ream (V148)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#F3F2ED
Santa's Beard (8007-6E)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#F5F5EF
Cuddle Down (8007-6F)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#F5F2ED
White Opulence (879)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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Distant Gray (2124-70)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
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Chantilly Lace (2121-70)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#F4EFEA
White Zinfandel (880)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)





Behr


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to Behr


#F9F9F3
Ultra Pure White (PR-W15)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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Ultra Pure White (PPU18-06)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Crystal Cut (PR-W13)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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Bit Of Sugar (PR-W14)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to Sherwin Williams


#F5F4EE
White Snow (SW 9541)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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Extra White (SW 7006)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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Arcade White (SW 7100)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Cool December (DEW 383) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cool December (DEW 383) to PPG Paints


#F1F2EE
Delicate White (PPG1001-1)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Snowy Mount (PPG1049-1)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Snow Storm (PPG1172-1)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% 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 Cool December (DEW 383) - #FDFBF8 Color Images and Patterns


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