Dunn-Edwards Amethyst Show (DE 5990) Paint Color

What color is Amethyst Show (DE 5990)?

Amethyst Show (DE 5990) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amethyst Show (DE 5990) is #BD97CF, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 151, 207).

In the RGB color model, Amethyst Show (DE 5990) has a red value of 189, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.7% cyan, 27.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 280.7° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amethyst Show (DE 5990) has a hue of 280.7° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.

Amethyst Show (DE 5990) is cool or warm?

The color Amethyst Show (DE 5990) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Amethyst Show (DE 5990)?

Amethyst Show (DE 5990) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 37 puts Dunn-Edwards Amethyst Show (DE 5990) 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.