Dunn-Edwards By the Bayou (DE 5782) Paint Color

What color is By the Bayou (DE 5782)?

By the Bayou (DE 5782) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for By the Bayou (DE 5782) is #007B90, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 123, 144).

In the RGB color model, By the Bayou (DE 5782) has a red value of 0, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 144. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 28.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, By the Bayou (DE 5782) has a hue of 188.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 56.5 % brightness/value.

By the Bayou (DE 5782) is cool or warm?

The color By the Bayou (DE 5782) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of By the Bayou (DE 5782)?

By the Bayou (DE 5782) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Dunn-Edwards By the Bayou (DE 5782) 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.