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Valspar Diplomatic (M125) Paint Color


Color Name: Diplomatic (M125)
Hex Color Code: #DCB490
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 180, 144)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.2%, 34.5%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): orange





About Diplomatic (M125) color - its meaning and example


What color is Diplomatic (M125)?

Diplomatic (M125) color belongs to the orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Diplomatic (M125) is #DCB490, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 180, 144).

In the RGB color model, Diplomatic (M125) has a red value of 220, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 144. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 34.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Diplomatic (M125) has a hue of 28.4° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


Diplomatic (M125) is cool or warm?

The color Diplomatic (M125) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Diplomatic (M125)?

Diplomatic (M125) 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

Diplomatic (M125)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Diplomatic (M125) 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 Valspar Diplomatic (M125) 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


Diplomatic (M125) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 180, 144)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
144 (56.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.18%
Yellow
34.55%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(28.42deg, 52.1 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
28.42°
Saturation
52.05 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 84, 36)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
36 (13.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.42°
Saturation
34.55 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 28.42°

W: 56.47 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 50.87

Y : 49.87

Z : 33.33

YXY

Y1 : 49.87

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 29.41%

Y : 43.53%


LRV

~ 49.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.8YR 7.5/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 75.99

A : 9.45

B : 23.81

CIE-Lch

L : 75.99

C : 25.62

H : 68.37

CIE-Luv

L : 75.99

U : 28.17

V : 30.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.62

A : 5

B : 21.45






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Diplomatic (M125) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Diplomatic (M125) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#E3BC9A
Nude
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Pantone PMS


#D9B48F
PANTONE 727 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#E7B78A
PANTONE 720 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#CDA786
PANTONE 2311 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


RAL Design


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Diplomatic (M125) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Diplomatic (M125) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Valspar


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Valspar


#DAB390
Feline Frolic (8003-17C)
ΔE - 0.45 (99.5% similar)
#DEB58E
Sunswept Sand (8003-16C)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#E8BE9E
Southern Peach (2006-6B)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Dunn-Edwards


#E0B695
Oakley Apricot (DET 445)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#DDB994
Friar Tuck (DEC 714)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#DEB699
Field of Wheat (DE 5262)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#D0AB8C
Cliff Brown (DEC 711)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Benjamin Moore


#D6B28D
Natural Leather (CSP-1065)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#D9B091
Serendipity (AF-205)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#D3B28E
Chilled Chardonnay (1089)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#D4B595
Lingerie (AF-200)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Sherwin Williams


#D7B593
Bagel (SW 6114)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#E0B392
Soft Apricot (SW 6352)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#D2B18F
Ligonier Tan (SW 7717)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#E8BE9B
Sociable (SW 6359)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to Behr


#E0BB96
Honey Nougat (S250-3)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#D3B090
Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#D4B28B
Summerwood (S290-4)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Diplomatic (M125) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Diplomatic (M125) to PPG Paints


#D3B191
Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#D8B691
Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D2AD87
Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#E8B793
Gentle Doe (PPG1201-4)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Valspar Diplomatic (M125) - #DCB490 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


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