Dunn-Edwards Apple Cider (DE 5270) Paint Color

What color is Apple Cider (DE 5270)?

Apple Cider (DE 5270) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Apple Cider (DE 5270) is #DA995F, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 153, 95).

In the RGB color model, Apple Cider (DE 5270) has a red value of 218, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 56.4% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.3° (degrees), 62.4 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Apple Cider (DE 5270) has a hue of 28.3° (degrees), 56.4 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.

Apple Cider (DE 5270) is cool or warm?

The color Apple Cider (DE 5270) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Apple Cider (DE 5270)?

Apple Cider (DE 5270) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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 39 puts Dunn-Edwards Apple Cider (DE 5270) 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.