Dunn-Edwards Blanched Almond (DE 5259) Paint Color

What color is Blanched Almond (DE 5259)?

Blanched Almond (DE 5259) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blanched Almond (DE 5259) is #FFF0E3, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 240, 227).

In the RGB color model, Blanched Almond (DE 5259) has a red value of 255, a green value of 240, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 11.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 94.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blanched Almond (DE 5259) has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Blanched Almond (DE 5259) is cool or warm?

The color Blanched Almond (DE 5259) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Blanched Almond (DE 5259)?

Blanched Almond (DE 5259) has an LRV of nearly 89. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 89 puts Dunn-Edwards Blanched Almond (DE 5259) paint color in the lighter 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.