Dunn-Edwards Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) Paint Color

What color is Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)?

Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) is #C6B788, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 183, 136).

In the RGB color model, Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) has a red value of 198, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.6% magenta, 31.3% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.5° (degrees), 35.2 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) has a hue of 45.5° (degrees), 31.3 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.

Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) is cool or warm?

The color Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)?

Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 puts Dunn-Edwards Bakelite Yellow (DET 657) 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.