Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) Paint Color

Color Name
Shaker Gray (DE 6231)
Hex Color Code
#6C6556
RGB Color Code
RGB(108, 101, 86)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 6.5%, 20.4%, 57.6%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Shaker Gray (DE 6231) color - its meaning and example

What color is Shaker Gray (DE 6231)?

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is #6C6556, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 101, 86).

In the RGB color model, Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has a red value of 108, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 20.4% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 38.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is cool or warm?

The color Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Shaker Gray (DE 6231)? (For interior and product design)

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has an LRV of nearly 13.2. 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
Shaker Gray (DE 6231)
LRV 13.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 13.2 of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) 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 13.2 puts Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) 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

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #6C6556
Hex triplet
#6C6556
Red
6C
Green
65
Blue
56
RGBA / RGB rgb(108, 101, 86)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.48%
Yellow
20.37%
Key
57.65%
HSL hsl(40.91deg, 11.3 %, 38.0 %)
Hue
40.91°
Saturation
11.34 %
Lightness
38.04 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
40.91°
Saturation
20.37 %
Brightness / Value
42.35 %
RYB ryb(109, 127, 122)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Yellow
127 (49.7%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
HWB
Hue
40.91°
Whiteness
33.73 %
Blackness
57.65 %
CMY
Cyan
57.65%
Magenta
60.39%
Yellow
66.27%
XYZ
X
12.52
Y
13.17
Z
10.69
YXY
Y1
13.17
X
0.34
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
43.01
A
0.02
B
9.5
CIE-Lch
L
43.01
C
9.5
H
89.9
CIE-Luv
L
43.01
U
5.03
V
11.85
Hunter-Lab
L
36.29
A
-1.93
B
7.94
Other
LRV
~ 13.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.5Y 4.1/1.6

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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 Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

These are the named colors closest to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (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).

#676767 Color Granite Gray
92.15% match | ΔE 7.85
#696969 Color Dim Gray
92.06% match | ΔE 7.94
#6D6D4B Color Aloe Green
91.34% match | ΔE 8.66

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


RAL Design

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Pantone PMS

#645D4F Color PANTONE 4231 C
97.04% match | ΔE 2.96
#6A6952 Color PANTONE 4227 C
94.73% match | ΔE 5.27
#716E6A Color PANTONE 2333 C
93.61% match | ΔE 6.39
#5B5C4A Color PANTONE 4229 C
93.59% match | ΔE 6.41

RAL Classic

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to RAL Classic


Pantone TCX

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)

These are the real paint colors closest to Shaker Gray (DE 6231) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Shaker Gray (DE 6231) once it is on a wall.


Farrow & Ball

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Farrow & Ball

#6E6656 Color Pantalon (221)
99.27% match | ΔE 0.73
#706556 Color Salon Drab (290)
97.68% match | ΔE 2.32
#665F4B Color Cardamom (CB5)
96.78% match | ΔE 3.22
#736660 Color London Clay (244)
93.14% match | ΔE 6.86

Behr

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Behr


Valspar

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Valspar


Dunn-Edwards

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PPG Paints

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to PPG Paints


Sherwin Williams

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Sherwin Williams


Benjamin Moore

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shaker Gray (DE 6231) to Benjamin Moore


Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#6C6556
Shaker Gray (DE 6231)
#565D6C
Marengo*

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 Shaker Gray (DE 6231) - #6C6556?

Color that best contrast with Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) - #6C6556 is #565D6C, color name is Marengo*. 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 Shaker Gray (DE 6231) - #6C6556?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) - #6C6556 is #565D6C, color name is Marengo*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

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