Dunn-Edwards Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) Paint Color

What color is Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)?

Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) is #BA8A45, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 138, 69).

In the RGB color model, Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) has a red value of 186, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 69. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.8% magenta, 62.9% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 45.9 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 62.9 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) is cool or warm?

The color Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)?

Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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 29 puts Dunn-Edwards Antiquarian Gold (DET 485) 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.