Dunn-Edwards Black Forest (DEA 175) Paint Color

What color is Black Forest (DEA 175)?

Black Forest (DEA 175) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Forest (DEA 175) is #5E6354, and the RGB color code is RGB(94, 99, 84).

In the RGB color model, Black Forest (DEA 175) has a red value of 94, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 84. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Forest (DEA 175) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.

Black Forest (DEA 175) is cool or warm?

The color Black Forest (DEA 175) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Black Forest (DEA 175)?

Black Forest (DEA 175) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Black Forest (DEA 175) 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.