Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) Paint Color

What color is Charcoal Sketch (DET 628)?

Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) is #5D5B56, and the RGB color code is RGB(93, 91, 86).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) has a red value of 93, a green value of 91, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 7.5% yellow, and 63.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 3.9 % saturation, and 35.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation and 36.5 % brightness/value.

Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Charcoal Sketch (DET 628)?

Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Sketch (DET 628) 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.