Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) Paint Color

What color is Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)?

Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) is #767C9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(118, 124, 158).

In the RGB color model, Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) has a red value of 118, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.3% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) has a hue of 231° (degrees), 25.3 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) is cool or warm?

The color Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)?

Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) has an LRV of nearly 21. 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 21 puts Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914) 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.