Dunn-Edwards Blue Calico (DET 585) Paint Color

What color is Blue Calico (DET 585)?

Blue Calico (DET 585) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Calico (DET 585) is #A5CDE1, and the RGB color code is RGB(165, 205, 225).

In the RGB color model, Blue Calico (DET 585) has a red value of 165, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 225. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.7% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 76.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Calico (DET 585) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.

Blue Calico (DET 585) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Calico (DET 585) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Calico (DET 585)?

Blue Calico (DET 585) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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 57 puts Dunn-Edwards Blue Calico (DET 585) 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.