Dunn-Edwards Blue Monday (DET 568) Paint Color

What color is Blue Monday (DET 568)?

Blue Monday (DET 568) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Monday (DET 568) is #637983, and the RGB color code is RGB(99, 121, 131).

In the RGB color model, Blue Monday (DET 568) has a red value of 99, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 24.4% cyan, 7.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation, and 45.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Monday (DET 568) has a hue of 198.8° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation and 51.4 % brightness/value.

Blue Monday (DET 568) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Monday (DET 568) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Monday (DET 568)?

Blue Monday (DET 568) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 18 puts Dunn-Edwards Blue Monday (DET 568) 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.