Dunn-Edwards Black Russian (DE 6391) Paint Color

What color is Black Russian (DE 6391)?

Black Russian (DE 6391) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Russian (DE 6391) is #5C5451, and the RGB color code is RGB(92, 84, 81).

In the RGB color model, Black Russian (DE 6391) has a red value of 92, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 12.0% yellow, and 63.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 6.4 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Russian (DE 6391) has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 12.0 % saturation and 36.1 % brightness/value.

Black Russian (DE 6391) is cool or warm?

The color Black Russian (DE 6391) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Black Russian (DE 6391)?

Black Russian (DE 6391) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts Dunn-Edwards Black Russian (DE 6391) 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.