Dunn-Edwards Black Pearl (DEA 186) Paint Color

What color is Black Pearl (DEA 186)?

Black Pearl (DEA 186) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Pearl (DEA 186) is #4A4F5A, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 79, 90).

In the RGB color model, Black Pearl (DEA 186) has a red value of 74, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.8% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 64.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 221.2° (degrees), 9.8 % saturation, and 32.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Pearl (DEA 186) has a hue of 221.2° (degrees), 17.8 % saturation and 35.3 % brightness/value.

Black Pearl (DEA 186) is cool or warm?

The color Black Pearl (DEA 186) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Black Pearl (DEA 186)?

Black Pearl (DEA 186) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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 8 puts Dunn-Edwards Black Pearl (DEA 186) 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.