Dunn-Edwards Caramelized (DET 687) Paint Color

What color is Caramelized (DET 687)?

Caramelized (DET 687) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Caramelized (DET 687) is #BA947F, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 148, 127).

In the RGB color model, Caramelized (DET 687) has a red value of 186, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.4% magenta, 31.7% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Caramelized (DET 687) has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Caramelized (DET 687) is cool or warm?

The color Caramelized (DET 687) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Caramelized (DET 687)?

Caramelized (DET 687) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 33 puts Dunn-Edwards Caramelized (DET 687) 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.