Dunn-Edwards Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) Paint Color

What color is Alaskan Skies (DE 5876)?

Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) is #CDDCED, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 220, 237).

In the RGB color model, Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) has a red value of 205, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 237. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.5% cyan, 7.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 47.1 % saturation, and 86.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) has a hue of 211.9° (degrees), 13.5 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.

Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) is cool or warm?

The color Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Alaskan Skies (DE 5876)?

Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) has an LRV of nearly 70. 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 70 puts Dunn-Edwards Alaskan Skies (DE 5876) 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.