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Dunn-Edwards Soot (DE 6321) Paint Color


Color Name: Soot (DE 6321)
Hex Color Code: #555E5F
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 94, 95)
CMYK Values*: 10.5%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 62.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Soot (DE 6321) color - its meaning and example


What color is Soot (DE 6321)?

Soot (DE 6321) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soot (DE 6321) is #555E5F, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 94, 95).

In the RGB color model, Soot (DE 6321) has a red value of 85, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.5% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 186° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation, and 35.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soot (DE 6321) has a hue of 186° (degrees), 10.5 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.


Soot (DE 6321) is cool or warm?

The color Soot (DE 6321) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Soot (DE 6321)?

Soot (DE 6321) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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

Soot (DE 6321)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Soot (DE 6321) 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 11 puts Dunn-Edwards Soot (DE 6321) 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


Soot (DE 6321) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 94, 95)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
94 (36.9%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.53%
Magenta
1.05%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
62.75%

HSL

HSL(186deg, 5.6 %, 35.3 %)

Hue
186°
Saturation
5.56 %.
Lightness
35.29 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 128, 141)
Red
107 (42.0%)
Yellow
128 (50.0%)
Blue
141 (55.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
186°
Saturation
10.53 %.
Brightness / Value
37.25 %.

HWB

H: 186°

W: 33.33 %

B: 62.75 %

XYZ

X : 9.81

Y : 10.76

Z : 12.39

YXY

Y1 : 10.76

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 63.14%

Y : 62.75%


LRV

~ 10.8 %

Munsell Color System

4BG 3.8/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 39.18

A : -3.26

B : -1.77

CIE-Lch

L : 39.18

C : 3.71

H : 208.53

CIE-Luv

L : 39.18

U : -4.83

V : -1.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.81

A : -4.01

B : 0.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Soot (DE 6321) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Soot (DE 6321) (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.



#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Pantone PMS


#505759
PANTONE 445 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Soot (DE 6321) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Soot (DE 6321) (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.


PPG Paints


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to PPG Paints


#535E63
Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#575957
Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Benjamin Moore


#5E6363
Bracken Slate (CW-690)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#54585C
Temptation (1609)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Sherwin Williams


#596368
Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)





Valspar


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Valspar


#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#4F5556
To the Tarmac (V116-3)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Behr


#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#616665
Cordite (HDC-MD-28)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#59676B
Whale Gray (N470-6)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#59636A
Calligraphy (N490-6)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Soot (DE 6321) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Soot (DE 6321) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% 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 Soot (DE 6321) - #555E5F Color Images and Patterns


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