Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Brown (DET 698) Paint Color

What color is Bidwell Brown (DET 698)?

Bidwell Brown (DET 698) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bidwell Brown (DET 698) is #B19C8F, and the RGB color code is RGB(177, 156, 143).

In the RGB color model, Bidwell Brown (DET 698) has a red value of 177, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 19.2% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.9° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation, and 62.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bidwell Brown (DET 698) has a hue of 22.9° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.

Bidwell Brown (DET 698) is cool or warm?

The color Bidwell Brown (DET 698) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bidwell Brown (DET 698)?

Bidwell Brown (DET 698) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 35 puts Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Brown (DET 698) 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.