Dunn-Edwards Ancient Earth (DE 6217) Paint Color

What color is Ancient Earth (DE 6217)?

Ancient Earth (DE 6217) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ancient Earth (DE 6217) is #746550, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 101, 80).

In the RGB color model, Ancient Earth (DE 6217) has a red value of 116, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 31.0% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 38.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ancient Earth (DE 6217) has a hue of 35° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.

Ancient Earth (DE 6217) is cool or warm?

The color Ancient Earth (DE 6217) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ancient Earth (DE 6217)?

Ancient Earth (DE 6217) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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 14 puts Dunn-Edwards Ancient Earth (DE 6217) 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.