Dunn-Edwards Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) Paint Color

What color is Afternoon Sky (DE 5877)?

Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) is #B0C6DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 198, 223).

In the RGB color model, Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) has a red value of 176, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.1% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 42.3 % saturation, and 78.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 21.1 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.

Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) is cool or warm?

The color Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Afternoon Sky (DE 5877)?

Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 puts Dunn-Edwards Afternoon Sky (DE 5877) 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.