Dunn-Edwards Battleship Gray (DEC 797) Paint Color

What color is Battleship Gray (DEC 797)?

Battleship Gray (DEC 797) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Battleship Gray (DEC 797) is #6F7476, and the RGB color code is RGB(111, 116, 118).

In the RGB color model, Battleship Gray (DEC 797) has a red value of 111, a green value of 116, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.9% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation, and 44.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Battleship Gray (DEC 797) has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 5.9 % saturation and 46.3 % brightness/value.

Battleship Gray (DEC 797) is cool or warm?

The color Battleship Gray (DEC 797) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Battleship Gray (DEC 797)?

Battleship Gray (DEC 797) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 17 puts Dunn-Edwards Battleship Gray (DEC 797) 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.