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Behr Desert Clay (S250-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Desert Clay (S250-6)
Hex Color Code: #9E6E43
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 110, 67)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 30.4%, 57.6%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Desert Clay (S250-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Desert Clay (S250-6)?

Desert Clay (S250-6) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Clay (S250-6) is #9E6E43, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 110, 67).

In the RGB color model, Desert Clay (S250-6) has a red value of 158, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.4% magenta, 57.6% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 40.4 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Clay (S250-6) has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 57.6 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Desert Clay (S250-6) is cool or warm?

The color Desert Clay (S250-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Desert Clay (S250-6)?

Desert Clay (S250-6) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

Desert Clay (S250-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Desert Clay (S250-6) 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 19 puts Behr Desert Clay (S250-6) 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


Desert Clay (S250-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 110, 67)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.38%
Yellow
57.59%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(28.35deg, 40.4 %, 44.1 %)

Hue
28.35°
Saturation
40.44 %.
Lightness
44.12 %.

RYB

RYB(114, 122, 83)
Red
114 (44.8%)
Yellow
122 (48.0%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.35°
Saturation
57.59 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 28.35°

W: 26.27 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 20.69

Y : 18.83

Z : 7.85

YXY

Y1 : 18.83

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 56.86%

Y : 73.73%


LRV

~ 18.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.2YR 4.9/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 50.48

A : 14.21

B : 31.37

CIE-Lch

L : 50.48

C : 34.44

H : 65.63

CIE-Luv

L : 50.48

U : 36.44

V : 33.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.39

A : 9.18

B : 19.64






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Desert Clay (S250-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Desert Clay (S250-6) (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.



#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Pantone PMS


#A47449
PANTONE 2318 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#9B704D
PANTONE 10367 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#A77040
PANTONE 10140 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#A26632
PANTONE 10141 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to RAL Classic


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to British Standard 4800


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Desert Clay (S250-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Desert Clay (S250-6) (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


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Behr


#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#9A724A
Olympic Bronze (PPU4-17)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#96724F
Roasted Squash (S280-7)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#9D6F46
Autumn Bark (DEA 164)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#9D7147
Aged Whisky (DET 686)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#957046
Tavern Creek (DEA 166)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#9E6B4A
Brown Eyes (DE 5265)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Benjamin Moore


#9C6E49
Runyon Canyon Tan (1140)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#9B7149
Greenfield Pumpkin (HC-40)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#987248
Gettysburgh Gold (1064)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to PPG Paints


#996F45
Apple Butter (PPG15-02)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#9F7250
Cinnamon Twist (PPG1081-6)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#9B7448
Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Valspar


#9A6944
Chestnut Beach (3002-7A)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#A57758
Rustic Oak (2007-7B)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#9E633E
Pale Cordovan (3010-7)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Desert Clay (S250-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Desert Clay (S250-6) to Sherwin Williams


#946E48
El Caramelo (SW 9106)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#96724C
Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#946644
Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#A57955
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% 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 Desert Clay (S250-6) - #9E6E43 Color Images and Patterns


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