Dunn-Edwards Cashew Nut (DE 5261) Paint Color

What color is Cashew Nut (DE 5261)?

Cashew Nut (DE 5261) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cashew Nut (DE 5261) is #EDCCB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(237, 204, 179).

In the RGB color model, Cashew Nut (DE 5261) has a red value of 237, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 24.5% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.9° (degrees), 61.7 % saturation, and 81.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cashew Nut (DE 5261) has a hue of 25.9° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.

Cashew Nut (DE 5261) is cool or warm?

The color Cashew Nut (DE 5261) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cashew Nut (DE 5261)?

Cashew Nut (DE 5261) has an LRV of nearly 64. By LRV value, it is a 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 64 puts Dunn-Edwards Cashew Nut (DE 5261) paint color in the lighter 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.