Dunn-Edwards Birchwood (DEC 752) Paint Color

What color is Birchwood (DEC 752)?

Birchwood (DEC 752) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Birchwood (DEC 752) is #CCBEAC, and the RGB color code is RGB(204, 190, 172).

In the RGB color model, Birchwood (DEC 752) has a red value of 204, a green value of 190, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation, and 73.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Birchwood (DEC 752) has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.

Birchwood (DEC 752) is cool or warm?

The color Birchwood (DEC 752) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Birchwood (DEC 752)?

Birchwood (DEC 752) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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 53 puts Dunn-Edwards Birchwood (DEC 752) 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.