Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) Paint Color

What color is Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)?

Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) is #9497B3, and the RGB color code is RGB(148, 151, 179).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) has a red value of 148, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.3% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)?

Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) has an LRV of nearly 32. 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 32 puts Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) 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.