Dunn-Edwards Adobe South (DEC 709) Paint Color

What color is Adobe South (DEC 709)?

Adobe South (DEC 709) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Adobe South (DEC 709) is #E5C1A7, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 193, 167).

In the RGB color model, Adobe South (DEC 709) has a red value of 229, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 27.1% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 54.4 % saturation, and 77.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Adobe South (DEC 709) has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Adobe South (DEC 709) is cool or warm?

The color Adobe South (DEC 709) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Adobe South (DEC 709)?

Adobe South (DEC 709) has an LRV of nearly 58. 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.

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 58 puts Dunn-Edwards Adobe South (DEC 709) 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.