Dunn-Edwards Antique Brass (DE 5285) Paint Color

What color is Antique Brass (DE 5285)?

Antique Brass (DE 5285) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Antique Brass (DE 5285) is #ECAE58, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 174, 88).

In the RGB color model, Antique Brass (DE 5285) has a red value of 236, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 88. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 62.7% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.9° (degrees), 79.6 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Antique Brass (DE 5285) has a hue of 34.9° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.

Antique Brass (DE 5285) is cool or warm?

The color Antique Brass (DE 5285) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Antique Brass (DE 5285)?

Antique Brass (DE 5285) has an LRV of nearly 49. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 49 puts Dunn-Edwards Antique Brass (DE 5285) paint color in the medium 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.