Dunn-Edwards Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) Paint Color

What color is Beautiful Blue (DEA 136)?

Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) is #186DB6, and the RGB color code is RGB(24, 109, 182).

In the RGB color model, Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) has a red value of 24, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 86.8% cyan, 40.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.7° (degrees), 76.7 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) has a hue of 207.7° (degrees), 86.8 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.

Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) is cool or warm?

The color Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Beautiful Blue (DEA 136)?

Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a 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 15 puts Dunn-Edwards Beautiful Blue (DEA 136) 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.