Dunn-Edwards Brown Wood (DE 5368) Paint Color

What color is Brown Wood (DE 5368)?

Brown Wood (DE 5368) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brown Wood (DE 5368) is #D7AA60, and the RGB color code is RGB(215, 170, 96).

In the RGB color model, Brown Wood (DE 5368) has a red value of 215, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.9% magenta, 55.3% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.3° (degrees), 59.8 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brown Wood (DE 5368) has a hue of 37.3° (degrees), 55.3 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.

Brown Wood (DE 5368) is cool or warm?

The color Brown Wood (DE 5368) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Brown Wood (DE 5368)?

Brown Wood (DE 5368) has an LRV of nearly 44. 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 44 puts Dunn-Edwards Brown Wood (DE 5368) 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.