Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray (DEC 751) Paint Color

What color is Ash Gray (DEC 751)?

Ash Gray (DEC 751) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ash Gray (DEC 751) is #C1B5A9, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 181, 169).

In the RGB color model, Ash Gray (DEC 751) has a red value of 193, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.2% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 16.2 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ash Gray (DEC 751) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.

Ash Gray (DEC 751) is cool or warm?

The color Ash Gray (DEC 751) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ash Gray (DEC 751)?

Ash Gray (DEC 751) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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 47 puts Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray (DEC 751) 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.