Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake (DE 5230) Paint Color

What color is Carrot Cake (DE 5230)?

Carrot Cake (DE 5230) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Carrot Cake (DE 5230) is #BF6F31, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 111, 49).

In the RGB color model, Carrot Cake (DE 5230) has a red value of 191, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.9% magenta, 74.3% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 59.2 % saturation, and 47.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Carrot Cake (DE 5230) has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 74.3 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.

Carrot Cake (DE 5230) is cool or warm?

The color Carrot Cake (DE 5230) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Carrot Cake (DE 5230)?

Carrot Cake (DE 5230) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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 23 puts Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake (DE 5230) 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.