Dunn-Edwards Blue Velvet (DET 559) Paint Color

What color is Blue Velvet (DET 559)?

Blue Velvet (DET 559) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Velvet (DET 559) is #0D6183, and the RGB color code is RGB(13, 97, 131).

In the RGB color model, Blue Velvet (DET 559) has a red value of 13, a green value of 97, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 90.1% cyan, 26.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 48.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.3° (degrees), 81.9 % saturation, and 28.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Velvet (DET 559) has a hue of 197.3° (degrees), 90.1 % saturation and 51.4 % brightness/value.

Blue Velvet (DET 559) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Velvet (DET 559) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Velvet (DET 559)?

Blue Velvet (DET 559) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Dunn-Edwards Blue Velvet (DET 559) 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.