Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE 5271) Paint Color

Color Name
Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
Hex Color Code
#CA884E
RGB Color Code
RGB(202, 136, 78)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 32.7%, 61.4%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Ginger Spice (DE 5271) color - its meaning and example

What color is Ginger Spice (DE 5271)?

Ginger Spice (DE 5271) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ginger Spice (DE 5271) is #CA884E, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 136, 78).

In the RGB color model, Ginger Spice (DE 5271) has a red value of 202, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.7% magenta, 61.4% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.1° (degrees), 53.9 % saturation, and 54.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ginger Spice (DE 5271) has a hue of 28.1° (degrees), 61.4 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Ginger Spice (DE 5271) is cool or warm?

The color Ginger Spice (DE 5271) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ginger Spice (DE 5271)? (For interior and product design)

Ginger Spice (DE 5271) has an LRV of nearly 30.7. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
LRV 30.7
Light Color

Compare LRV 30.7 of Ginger Spice (DE 5271) 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 30.7 puts Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE 5271) 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

Ginger Spice (DE 5271) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CA884E
Hex triplet
#CA884E
Red
CA
Green
88
Blue
4E
RGBA / RGB rgb(202, 136, 78)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.67%
Yellow
61.39%
Key
20.78%
HSL hsl(28.06deg, 53.9 %, 54.9 %)
Hue
28.06°
Saturation
53.91 %
Lightness
54.90 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
28.06°
Saturation
61.39 %
Brightness / Value
79.22 %
RYB ryb(92, 112, 50)
Red
92 (35.9%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
50 (19.4%)
HWB
Hue
28.06°
Whiteness
30.59 %
Blackness
20.78 %
CMY
Cyan
20.78%
Magenta
46.67%
Yellow
69.41%
XYZ
X
34.54
Y
30.71
Z
11.32
YXY
Y1
30.71
X
0.45
Y2
0.4
CIE-Lab
L
62.27
A
19.44
B
40.91
CIE-Lch
L
62.27
C
45.29
H
64.59
CIE-Luv
L
62.27
U
51.16
V
43.73
Hunter-Lab
L
55.42
A
14.25
B
26.69
Other
LRV
~ 30.7 %
Munsell Color System
7.2YR 6.1/7.5

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Ginger Spice (DE 5271) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

These are the named colors closest to Ginger Spice (DE 5271) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#CD853F Color Peru
97.58% match | ΔE 2.42
#D99058 Color Persian Orange
96.38% match | ΔE 3.62
#CD7F32 Color Bronze
95.87% match | ΔE 4.13
#C88A65 Color Antique Brass
94.47% match | ΔE 5.53

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


Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#C88242 Color PANTONE 722 C
97.93% match | ΔE 2.07
#D38235 Color PANTONE 7412 C
96.04% match | ΔE 3.96
#BB8459 Color PANTONE 10143 C
95.75% match | ΔE 4.25
#C6893F Color PANTONE 7510 C
95.74% match | ΔE 4.26

RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Ginger Spice (DE 5271) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

These are the real paint colors closest to Ginger Spice (DE 5271) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Ginger Spice (DE 5271) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

Ginger Spice (DE 5271) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ginger Spice (DE 5271) to Dunn-Edwards

#CA884E Color Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#D48C46 Color Cognac (DET 464)
97.11% match | ΔE 2.89

Behr

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Valspar

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Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

Ginger Spice (DE 5271) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Ginger Spice (DE 5271) to Farrow & Ball

#BD8C5F Color Wet Sand (46)
95.69% match | ΔE 4.31
#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
92.96% match | ΔE 7.04
#CB9175 Color Menagerie (63)
91.35% match | ΔE 8.65
#C59C5D Color India Yellow (66)
91.18% match | ΔE 8.82

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

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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.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#CA884E
Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
#4E90CA
Celestial Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE 5271) - #CA884E?

Color that best contrast with Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE 5271) - #CA884E is #4E90CA, color name is Celestial Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE 5271) - #CA884E?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE 5271) - #CA884E is #4E90CA, color name is Celestial Blue*.

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