Dunn-Edwards Aged Whisky (DET 686) Paint Color

What color is Aged Whisky (DET 686)?

Aged Whisky (DET 686) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aged Whisky (DET 686) is #9D7147, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 113, 71).

In the RGB color model, Aged Whisky (DET 686) has a red value of 157, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.0% magenta, 54.8% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.3° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aged Whisky (DET 686) has a hue of 29.3° (degrees), 54.8 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.

Aged Whisky (DET 686) is cool or warm?

The color Aged Whisky (DET 686) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Aged Whisky (DET 686)?

Aged Whisky (DET 686) has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.

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 19 puts Dunn-Edwards Aged Whisky (DET 686) 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.