Dunn-Edwards Bell Blue (DET 554) Paint Color

What color is Bell Blue (DET 554)?

Bell Blue (DET 554) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bell Blue (DET 554) is #618B97, and the RGB color code is RGB(97, 139, 151).

In the RGB color model, Bell Blue (DET 554) has a red value of 97, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.8% cyan, 7.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bell Blue (DET 554) has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.

Bell Blue (DET 554) is cool or warm?

The color Bell Blue (DET 554) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Bell Blue (DET 554)?

Bell Blue (DET 554) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 23 puts Dunn-Edwards Bell Blue (DET 554) 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.