Dunn-Edwards Be My Valentine (DE 5038) Paint Color

What color is Be My Valentine (DE 5038)?

Be My Valentine (DE 5038) color belongs to the Pink color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Be My Valentine (DE 5038) is #EC9DC3, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 157, 195).

In the RGB color model, Be My Valentine (DE 5038) has a red value of 236, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 33.5% magenta, 17.4% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 331.1° (degrees), 67.5 % saturation, and 77.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Be My Valentine (DE 5038) has a hue of 331.1° (degrees), 33.5 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.

Be My Valentine (DE 5038) is cool or warm?

The color Be My Valentine (DE 5038) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Be My Valentine (DE 5038)?

Be My Valentine (DE 5038) has an LRV of nearly 46. 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 46 puts Dunn-Edwards Be My Valentine (DE 5038) 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.