Dunn-Edwards Cedar Chest (DE 6112) Paint Color

What color is Cedar Chest (DE 6112)?

Cedar Chest (DE 6112) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cedar Chest (DE 6112) is #8F684B, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 104, 75).

In the RGB color model, Cedar Chest (DE 6112) has a red value of 143, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.3% magenta, 47.6% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cedar Chest (DE 6112) has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 47.6 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Cedar Chest (DE 6112) is cool or warm?

The color Cedar Chest (DE 6112) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cedar Chest (DE 6112)?

Cedar Chest (DE 6112) 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 Cedar Chest (DE 6112) 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.