Dunn-Edwards Across the Bay (DE 5757) Paint Color

What color is Across the Bay (DE 5757)?

Across the Bay (DE 5757) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Across the Bay (DE 5757) is #B3E1E8, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 225, 232).

In the RGB color model, Across the Bay (DE 5757) has a red value of 179, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.8% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.9° (degrees), 53.5 % saturation, and 80.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Across the Bay (DE 5757) has a hue of 187.9° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.

Across the Bay (DE 5757) is cool or warm?

The color Across the Bay (DE 5757) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Across the Bay (DE 5757)?

Across the Bay (DE 5757) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a 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.

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 69 puts Dunn-Edwards Across the Bay (DE 5757) paint color in the lighter 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.