Dunn-Edwards Briar (DEC 712) Paint Color

What color is Briar (DEC 712)?

Briar (DEC 712) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Briar (DEC 712) is #745443, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 84, 67).

In the RGB color model, Briar (DEC 712) has a red value of 116, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 42.2% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.8° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 35.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Briar (DEC 712) has a hue of 20.8° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.

Briar (DEC 712) is cool or warm?

The color Briar (DEC 712) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Briar (DEC 712)?

Briar (DEC 712) 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 Briar (DEC 712) 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.