Dunn-Edwards Antique Mauve (DE 6395) Paint Color

What color is Antique Mauve (DE 6395)?

Antique Mauve (DE 6395) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Antique Mauve (DE 6395) is #BBB0B1, and the RGB color code is RGB(187, 176, 177).

In the RGB color model, Antique Mauve (DE 6395) has a red value of 187, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 5.3% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354.5° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation, and 71.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Antique Mauve (DE 6395) has a hue of 354.5° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.

Antique Mauve (DE 6395) is cool or warm?

The color Antique Mauve (DE 6395) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Antique Mauve (DE 6395)?

Antique Mauve (DE 6395) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts Dunn-Edwards Antique Mauve (DE 6395) 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.