Dunn-Edwards Champion Blue (DE 5915) Paint Color

What color is Champion Blue (DE 5915)?

Champion Blue (DE 5915) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Champion Blue (DE 5915) is #606788, and the RGB color code is RGB(96, 103, 136).

In the RGB color model, Champion Blue (DE 5915) has a red value of 96, a green value of 103, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.4% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 229.5° (degrees), 17.2 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Champion Blue (DE 5915) has a hue of 229.5° (degrees), 29.4 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.

Champion Blue (DE 5915) is cool or warm?

The color Champion Blue (DE 5915) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Champion Blue (DE 5915)?

Champion Blue (DE 5915) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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 14 puts Dunn-Edwards Champion Blue (DE 5915) 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.